Christian Focus

Church – Do I Have to Go?

J. Garrett Kell

Church can look like a building full of perfect people who have perfect lives. But the Church is God’s people who meet together because they love and need God, and love and need each other. Garrett Kell explains what the Church is, and why it matters whether we go or not.

The Creaking on the Stairs

Finding Faith in God Through Childhood Abuse

Mez McConnell

Few things are more horrific than for a child to be tortured by someone who was supposed to love them. Scars of abuse go deeper than burn marks or lashes can leave. Somehow abuse scars the soul and tempts the heart to never risk letting people get close. Yet, in The Creaking on the Stairs, Mez bravely invites you into his painful past and gives hope through the grace of Jesus who entered into our pain–riddled world. Whether you are a believer in God or not, whether you have suffered abuse or not, I cannot more highly commend this work to you.

The Way Forward

A Road Map of Spiritual Growth for Men in the 21st Century

Joe Barnard

Jesus calls His followers to be disciples who make disciples. Men and women face similar and distinct challenges in obeying Christ’s command. The Way Forward provides a fresh look at the obstacles and opportunities men face as they seek to be built up into the image of Christ.

Track: Gaming

A Student’s Guide to Gaming

Reagan Rose

… Reagan Rose takes us on a tour of the virtual world of video games, teaching us about its excitements, dangers, and opportunities. I read this book with my son and recommend it to anyone who plays video games or disciples those who do.

The Tinker’s Progress

The Life and Times of John Bunyan

Jacob Tanner

This work provides insightful reflections on historical events used by God to produce one of my spiritual heroes. I highly commend this work to anyone who desires to get to know the man who gave us ‘The Pilgrims Progress’ better.

Track: Social Media

A Student’s Guide to Social Media

Jason Thacker

We are always being discipled; either by culture or Christ. A danger of the world’s discipleship is that it often goes unnoticed. Track: Social Media wonderfully aids us in remaining sober–minded as we engage with social media to ensure that our use of technology conforms us to Christ, not culture.

A Time to Mourn

Grieving the Loss of Those Whose Eternities Were Uncertain

Will Dobbie

… a remarkable resource that helps our anxious hearts find peace in the God whose ways are above ours. No book can heal a broken heart, but this work draws you face to face with the One who can.