School is back in full swing and with that often comes a return to midweek Bible studies and small groups. But what book or studies should a group choose from the millions out there? LifeWay Christian Resources’ book reviewer, Rachel McRae, has some suggestions for those on the hunt for their next study subject. For more of McRae’s recommendations, visit blog.lifeway.com/shelflife.
5 Habits of a Woman Who Doesn’t Quit
By Nicki Koziarz
Nicki Koziarz is a woman who has thrown in the towel a time or two. In fact, she’s quit just about everything in her life. But with God’s help, she’s discovered a few habits that have helped her and others conquer the choice to quit. “5 Habits of a Woman Who Doesn’t Quit” helps readers:
4Evaluate the internal personal struggles that make you want to quit.
4Cultivate consistent habits to help you progress toward your goals.
4Receive a fresh dose of perspective from the Bible that will help you develop perseverance.
I Am N: Inspiring Stories of Christians Facing
Islamic Extremists
By The Voice of the Martyrs
What can we learn from these faith-filled brothers and sisters around the world? How can we pray for them? And what do their remarkable stories teach us about a God whose light shines in a dark world?
“I Am N” reminds us that we are each “N” — as radical Muslims in Iraq identify followers of Jesus the Nazarene. Wherever we live, we have camaraderie with those who are persecuted. So come meet their families. Read their stories. Deepen your faith in a God who gives us the courage to shine in a dark and hurting world.
Raising Kingdom Kids
By Tony Evans
Tony Evans begins with an overarching look at the need for Kingdom parenting and our roles and responsibilities in raising God-following children. He also teaches on how to prepare children to take on the assignments God has for their lives.
He then takes a practical turn, with examples and illustrations to help parents understand and provide specific training for kids in the power of prayer, wisdom, loving God’s Word, getting through trials, controlling their tongues, developing patience the surrender of service and much more.
This book is for every dad or mom who wants to fulfill the parenting role God has given them — not just in raising healthy kids intellectually, physically and socially, but in contributing to their child’s relationship with God and alignment under His plan.
The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism
By Timothy Keller
Using literature, philosophy, anthropology, pop culture and intellectual reasoning, Timothy Keller explains how the belief in a Christian God is, in fact, a sound and rational one.
To true believers he offers a solid platform on which to stand against the backlash toward religion spawned by the Age of Skepticism. And to skeptics, atheists and agnostics he provides a challenging argument for pursuing the reason for God.
Missional Motherhood
By Gloria Furman
There’s no such thing as “just” a mom. Despite the routine tasks and mundane to-do lists, motherhood is anything but insignificant. God has designed motherhood as part of His greater plan to draw people to Himself — instilling all women, whether called to traditional mothering or not, with an eternal purpose in nurturing others.
In “Missional Motherhood,” Gloria Furman opens our eyes to God’s promises intended to empower each and every woman as she makes disciples in her home, in her neighborhood and around the world. (LifeWay, TAB)
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