Books (and a talk thrown in) that Have influenced me significantly

These are some of the top books that have informed, shaped, and sharpened my mind. These books don’t sum up my theology in a tidy way (I don’t agree on every single thing the authors present); nonetheless, they hold a significant place in my journey with God. To learn more about a book on the list, just click the cover.

Non-Fiction

THEOLOGY

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DEVOTIONALS

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MOTHERHOOD

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TRAUMA/COUNSELING/HEALING

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MEMOIRS

*A quick note on the book Torn listed below: This is the first book I read that helped me understand the perspective of a gay Christian. His conclusions left me wanting, but I learned to have more compassion after reading this book.

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This is the first book I read that helped me understand the perspective of a gay Christian. His conclusions left me wanting, but I learned to have more compassion after reading this book.

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FICTION

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I’ll continue to update this list!