Summer is a fantastic time to grab a good Christian book and get reading.
- Some of us get to go on holiday where we have more time to read, free from the daily routine
- We have longer, lighter evenings to read outside
- Growth groups have a break over the summer
So what’s new and what should you choose?
Well, here are 6 suggestions covering all ages.
1. The Art of Rest – £6
This realistic and humorous book shows us the huge spiritual, emotional and physical rewards of God-given rest, and how we can realistically achieve it in a world that never stops.
Grab it on the bookstall or from TGBC
2. God’s Grace in Your Suffering – £7
Weaving together Scripture, personal stories, and the words of the classic hymn “How Firm a Foundation,” David Powlison brings an experienced counsellor’s touch to exploring how God enters into our sufferings, helping us see God working in our own particular struggles—and discover how God’s grace goes deeper than we could ever imagine.
Grab it on the bookstall or from TGBC
3. You Can Really Grow – £6
The Christian life can be about thriving, not merely surviving! Discover what Christian growth actually looks like, and how to enjoy it with this practical, warm book. (chapter seven on seeing God in creation is a real gem!)
Grab it on the bookstall or from TGBC
4. This Changes Everything – £9
Written for teenagers by an 18yr old and commended by renown theologian D.A. Carson, this book will help you see how the truth about God changes everything—our relationships, our time, our sin, our habits, and more—freeing us to live joyful, obedient, and Christ-exalting lives, even while we’re young.
Grab it on the bookstall or from TGBC
5. Peter and Paul’s Story – £7
Dr Luke has a story to tell – a story about a man called Peter and a man called Paul. It’s a totally epic tale, a stunning super-saga, a page-turning, jaw-dropping dazzler of a yarn – and it’s all here, in one book, just waiting for you to get stuck in… A contemporary retelling of the book of Acts for 8-12yrs olds.
Grab it on the bookstall or from TGBC
6. Beginning with God – £4
Help your 2-5yrs old to explore the Bible. This book provides a simple way to start your child in a regular habit of reading God’s Word and growing to know God, who loves them. Works alongside The Beginners’ Bible (£10).
Grab it on the bookstall or from TGBC
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