Happy Wednesday, friends! Today, I’m sharing five of my favorite non-fiction reads—books that have impacted my walk with God, shaped my perspective, and offered deep spiritual insight. If you’re looking to be challenged, encouraged, or inspired in your faith, these titles are sure to bless you.
1. The Kneeling Christian
by Albert Richardson
Every believer needs to read this book.
It gives a picture of prayer that we need to grasp. It inspires the reader with a glimpse of heavenly perspective. Our God is faithful. Are we praying?
2. Spiritual Depression
by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
This collection of sermons addresses real struggles believers face, bringing encouragement and truth to the weary soul. Lloyd-Jones offers both theology and pastoral care. This book is insightful and meaningful.
3. Reimagining Church
by Frank Viola
This thought-provoking book explores how church truly looks in Scripture—biblical, relational, and entirely Spirit-led. It invites believers to rethink how we gather and grow. It encourages us to let go of our preconceived ideas and traditions and embrace solely what Scripture and the Spirit say about church. What’s more, it gives practical examples of what that can and does look like today.
4. The Normal Christian Life
by Watchman Nee
A classic on what it really means to live the Christian life. Watchman Nee’s writing is rich in spiritual depth and practical wisdom. This book is eye-opening and faith-stretching. It’s a Christian classic that everyone should read at least once.
5. Daily Light on the Daily Path
compiled by Jonathan Bagster
A timeless devotional with morning and evening readings made entirely of Scripture verses arranged by theme, it’s beautifully suited for quiet reflection and personal worship. I love the meditative way that this arranges Scriptures by topic each morning and evening. It invites reflection and depth of intimacy with God. I’d highly recommend this devotional to every Christian! There’s nothing better than reading a devotional straight from the Word of God, and this arrangement is so helpful and beautiful!
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Make sure to also check out the recommendations from the other amazing bloggers on Team Aspen:
- Lydia: beyondhistoryspage.weebly.com
- Hannah: hskylianauthor.com
- Virginia: Booksbyvirginia.wordpress.com
- Bella: egbella.com
- Gabrielle: substack.com/@gabriellabatel
- Faith: farmgirl4jesus.wordpress.com
- Erika (you are here!): Restinglife.com/blog
These books are treasures for any believer longing to go deeper. I hope one or more speaks to your heart this fall!
Coming up tomorrow: books from genres I don’t usually read—but that surprised me in the best ways.
See you then! 🍁📘
Thank you for these recs, Erika! I’ll have to check them out.
The Kneeling Christian is such a good book! I should read it again one of these days.
Thanks for these, I added The Kneeling Christian.
Wow, these all sound so good. Thank you so much for sharing these! <3