Recommended Reading

Books are important. We love to read and recommend books to help you in your pursuit of Christ. Here are some staff recommendations . . . Check back often as we'll continue adding to this list. Enjoy!

The Calvary Road

by Roy Hession

Are you hungry of heart? Dissatisfied with the state of the church in general and of yourself in particular? This short read on revival will remind you that revival is first personal and immediate, that it means a new sensitivity to sin, and that it is the constant experience of any Christian who walks in the light. Revival is the daily experience of a soul full of Jesus!

Chequebook of The Bank of Faith

By C.H. Spurgeon

This short, daily reading from one of my all-time favorite authors will encourage you to enter into the full provision that your relationship with Jesus has entitled you to realize. Learn to present the promises of Scripture to God in prayer and faith, anticipating that He'll honor what He's said.

Comforts From the Cross

By Elyse Fitzpatrick

These thirty-one days of Gospel meditation will further fuel your love for Christ and your appreciation of His amazing grace!

Evidence Not Seen: A Woman's Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II

By Darlene Deibler Rose

This is one of the most moving books I (Nancy) have ever read. Each time I read it, I am once again stirred by the power of God to sustain His people with hope and grace, in the midst of the furnace of affliction.

The Feminist Mistake

By Mary Kassian

Years ago, God used this account of the historical development of secular and religious feminism as a catalyst to lead Nancy to begin Revive Our Hearts radio. She says, "My spirit was exercised within me as I realized the powerful lies that have been foisted on a whole generation of women, at the pervasiveness of feminist thinking in our culture, and at the extent to which Christian women have bought into the whole philosophy."

Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire: What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Hearts of His People

By Pastor Jim Cymbala

Thirty-five years ago, the Brooklyn Tabernacle was a struggling congregation of twenty. Then they began to pray, and God began to move. Street-hardened lives were changed by the love of Christ, and today they are more than ten thousand strong. This story will remind you of what the Holy Spirit can do when you set aside your own agenda, take Him at His Word, pray, and listen for His voice.

A God-Sized Vision: Revival Stories That Stretch and Stir

By Collin Hansen & John Woodbridge

With accessible language and gripping accounts, this book will strengthen your understanding of God's work while deepening your faith in the possibility of revival--right where you are!

Idols of the Heart: Learning to Long for God Alone

By Elyse Fitzpatrick

Many people desire to live godly lives but feel trapped in habitual sins. This book reveals that idolatry lies at the heart of every besetting sin.

The Jesus Storybook Bible

By Sally Lloyd-Jones

Every story whispers Jesus' name. From Noah to Moses to the great King David--every story points to him. He is like the missing piece in a puzzle--the piece that makes all the other pieces fit together. From the Old Testament through the New Testament, as the story unfolds, children (and adults!) will pick up the clues and piece together the puzzle.

Let Me Be a Woman

by Elisabeth Elliot

In order to learn what it means to be a woman, we must start with the One who made her.” Working from Scripture, Elisabeth Elliot shares her observations and experiences in a number of essays on what it means to be a Christian woman, whether single, married, or widowed.

Liberated Through Submission

By Bunny Wilson

A must-read for every Christian, whether married or single. Offering a clear, thoughtful perspective on submitting to authority, Bunny Wilson explores the myths and incorrect expectations associated with submission, and shows how true biblical submission can revolutionize your relationships.

Living Sacrifice

By Dr. Helen Roseveare

From the horrors of captivity during warfare in Zaire to facing the experience of no longer being needed at the mission station, here is Dr. Helen Roseveare's candid, honest look at what a life totally yielded to God ultimately means.

LORD, Heal My Hurts

By Kay Arthur

Discover how God can turn your sorrow into joy as Kay guides you through the Scriptures so you can be set free from past hurts by the power of God. This powerful, insightful study will minister to you in deeply restorative ways, and you will want to share the truths with others!

The Path of Loneliness: Finding Your Way Through the Wilderness to God

By Elisabeth Elliot

Loneliness eventually comes to us all. Learn how to make peace with it and grow through it with the help of Elisabeth Elliot, who has felt the deep pain of loneliness. Receive hope as she tenderly reflects on God's love for you and His plans to bless you.

Radical Womanhood

By Carolyn McCulley

As a young woman, Carolyn eagerly embraced many of the tenets of our ‘feminist world.' A personal encounter with Christ radically changed her life and led her to pursue what it means to live as a redeemed woman. This book is the fruit of her journey.

Recovering Biblical Manhood & Womanhood

Edited by John Piper and Wayne Grudem

What is the proper relationship between men and women in the home, church, and society? This important, informative book answers the questions the “evangelical feminism” movement has raised, and examines all related Scripture passages.

And the Bride Wore White

By Dannah Gresh

Dannah teaches seven secrets to sexual purity in a beautifully inspiring way as she includes excerpts from her diaries that show the joy and heartache of her dating years, the challenges and temptations, successes and failures. She also shares insights from writers such as Joshua Harris, Rebecca St. James, Josh McDowell, and others.

Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate

By Jerry Bridges

While Christians continue to condemn “big sins” like adultery, violence, and abortion, we accept others like gossip, jealousy, and selfishness. Writing from the trenches of his own personal battles, Jerry sheds light on subtle behaviors that can derail our spiritual growth. Drawing from scriptural truth, he encourages victory over personal sin through the gospel's transforming power.

The Valley of Vision

By Arthur Bennett

This collection of Puritan prayers and devotions is an excellent devotional book—use it as a guide to prayer when your heart is cold, or when you want to further fuel a heart already aflame for Christ.