Looking for a way to maximize your summer reading time? Take a look at our staff and faculty summer reading list! These five favorites will grow and encourage you in your faith.
Ragged by Gretchen Ronnevik
Recommended by Rachel Molstre (Librarian)
“You may have read a book on spiritual disciplines before but probably not a book like this one. Scripture reading, sabbath, discipleship, etc., these are all opportunities for dependence on Christ to work in and through us, not opportunities for us to wow Him and others. You will not find advice on how to do more or better; you will find how Christ’s work enriches and equips you and your community through these disciplines.”
Tactics by Gregory Koukl
Recommended by Madison Trost (Prof. of Speech & Writing)
“Having trouble with conversations with someone whose worldview is vastly different than yours? This is your guide to talk to anyone about anything – especially about your faith. Koukl’s style is a blast to read, and his presentation is incredibly useful and easy to apply. It’s one of the books I will keep coming back to for the foreseeable future.”
Good News for Anxious Christians by Phillip Cary
Recommended by Dr. Jarrod Hylden (Prof. of NT)
“In this book, Phillip Cary aims to comfort Christians by directing our hearts to rest in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Along the way he teaches us wisdom, virtue, and gives sound guidance for discerning God’s will.”
A Simple Way to Pray by Martin Luther
Recommended by Rachel Molstre (Librarian)
“For Lent, I decided to pray during my commute but found my thoughts wandering after a few minutes; it occurred to me that I typically pray how I text: short bursts of thanksgiving or requests. Praying for the entire commute? You might as well ask me to run a race when I’ve only jogged a few times. Armed with the advice I’d read from this short pamphlet, I used the Lord’s Prayer and whatever else I had memorized to structure my prayer time and focus my thoughts. If you too struggle to pray for longer lengths of time or have trouble focusing your thoughts, I recommend giving the method in this pamphlet a try.”
The Genius of Luther’s Theology by Robert Kolb and Charles P. Arand
Recommended by Dr. Nathan Olson (Prof. of NT and Systematic Theology)
“Whatever you may have heard about Martin Luther, his writings lit a match of revival in Europe which set up a new trajectory towards ‘Word Alone, Faith Alone, and Grace Alone.’ In the “Genius of Luther’s Theology,” students will get a sense of why this mattered so much to Luther and his convictions behind those Scriptural truths.
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