I have created a list of some of my favorite books that God has used in my life to increase my love for him and for others.  On this list, I include my personal comments on each work, describing its content and how it might help you.  I suggest books on various topics from spiritual disciplines to discussions of faith and reason.  I trust God will use these works in your life as he has in mine to draw you closer to him.  I’ve also included a list of books about relationships—including dating, marriage and parenting.  May God use them to increase your love for others!

To download the list as a PDF, click on the link below:

Recommended Resource PDF

A few weeks ago at our weekend services, we studied Matthew 5:13-16 in which Jesus challenged us to be “salt” and “light” in a dark world that needs to be purified and preserved from decay.  God is at work around us all the time, and he often chooses to work through us to bring healing to the world.  He’s called us to be his agents of change in the world.  He’s called us to change from being part of the problem to become part of the solution.  In a sense, you could say that God has called us to be the answer to some of our own prayers.

So I thought today I’d share with you a prayer attributed to Francis of Assisi, a monk from the twelfth century.  I encourage you to make his prayer your prayer this week.

“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy.” – Francis of Assisi