The Ultimate Reading Guide for Christian Women

This post: Faith-filled books for Christian women, curated for every season.

Looking for trustworthy, Christ-centered books to feed your heart and soul?

Whether you’re in a season of spiritual growth, motherhood, or simply craving quiet moments with a good read, this curated guide of books for Christian women is filled with faith-filled titles—ones that have shaped my walk with Christ, encouraged my mind, and strengthened my heart.

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Explore the Categories:

Use this guide as your personal book hub! Each category below links to its own curated list of top picks:

• Devotionals & Inspirational Reads
• Motherhood & Parenting
• Dating & Marriage
• Christian Living & Spiritual Growth
• Missionary Stories & Biographies
• Home Education
• Health & Natural Wellness
• Mindset & Personal Growth
• Homemaking & Recipe Books
• Homemaking & Natural Living
• Finance & Business

Devotionals & Inspirational Reads

Nourish your soul with books that lead you deeper into Scripture and a more intimate walk with Jesus.

Favorites:

• 30 Day Prayer Journal, Ruth Chou Simmons—beautiful, inspiring devotional reads for women
• Mom Heart Moments, Sally Clarkson—my favorite devotion for moms (I read it every year)
• You Are Loved, Sally Clarkson & Angela Perritt—a Bible-study style dive into living loved

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Motherhood & Parenting

Biblical encouragement for moms in every season—from newborn snuggles to raising teens.

Top Picks:

• Boundaries with Kids, Cloud and Townsend—the most practical parenting book ever
• Loving the Little Years, Rachel Jankovic—a little book I read on repeat as a young mom
• Heartfelt Discipline, Clay Clarkson—this book literally changed my parenting paradigm
• The Mission of Motherhood, Sally Clarkson—buy a copy for every new mom you know
• Mother and Son: the Respect Effect, Emmerson Eggeriches—boy moms, please read

Dating & Marriage

Strengthen your marriage (or future marriage) and understand godly relationships through these wisdom-filled reads.

Top Picks:

• The Alpha Female’s Guide to Men and Marriage, Suzanne Venker—required reading for Type A girls
• Boundaries in Dating, Cloud and Townsend—if you only read one dating book, make it this one
• Boundaries in Marriage, Cloud and Townsend— emotional maturity tools for marriage
• Fierce Women: the Power of a Soft Warrior, Kimberly Wagner—wish I’d read this book ten years earlier

Christian Living & Spiritual Growth

For when you need to refocus, reset, or rekindle your relationship with Christ.

Top Picks:

• Growing Slow, Jennifer Dukes Lee—a raw story of embracing life’s unexpected set backs
• I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet, Shauna Niequist—a raw and witty mindset shift
• Lies Women Believe, Nancy Leigh DeMoss—convicting!
• When Strivings Cease, Ruch Chou Simons—a grace-filled message for tired perfectionists

Missionary Stories & Biographies

Real-life stories of faith, courage, and calling to inspire your own walk.

Top Picks:

• A Chance to Die: the Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael, Elisabeth Elliot—read at least 1x in your life
• The Jungle Pilot, Russell T. Hitt—one of my favorite missionary reads
• Through Gates of Splendor, Elisabeth Elliot—every generation needs to read this timeless story

Home Education

Encouraging reads for homeschool moms that align with a faith-based, gentle approach.

Top Picks:

• A Charlotte Mason Companion, Karen Andreola—a gentle introduction to CM education
• Better Together, Pam Barnhill—the Morning Time rhythm simplified
• Educating the Wholehearted Child, Clay and Sally Clarkson—ultimate homeschool handbook
• Teaching From Rest, Sarah MacKenzie—a short but powerful read for weary homeschool moms

Health & Natural Wellness

Whole-body wellness from a biblical, natural perspective.

Top Picks:

• Trust Your Intuition, Jenni Wilson—personal stories of moms who trusted their guts (including Yours Truly)
• Herbal Antibiotics, Stephen Harrod Buhner—the natural mama’s handbook for natural wellness
• Taking Charge of Your Fertility, Toni Weschler—every young woman needs a copy of this guide

Mindset & Personal Growth

Books for Christian women called to lead, serve, and grow with confidence.

Top Picks:

• Boundaries, Cloud and Townsend—the flagship book for emotional maturity
• Building a Non-Anxious Life, John Delony—must-read for every modern woman (and man)
• Changes That Heal, Henry Cloud—a deep dive into growth and emotional healing
• Let It Be Easy, Susie Moore—short, thoughtful reads for aligned living
• Own Your Life, Sally Clarkson—a faith-driven call to spiritual maturity in a broken world

Homemaking & Recipe Books

Simple reads for meaningful homemaking, peaceful routines, and nourishing meals.

Top Picks:

• Cook Once, Eat All Week, Cassie Joy Garcia—must-have menu tool for busy women
• The Lifegiving Home, Sally Clarkson—seasonal traditions and reads for family-minded women
• The Lifegiving Table—Sally’s second book in the “life-giving” trilogy
• Magnolia Table, Joanna Gaines—one of the few recipes books I use on a regular basis

Natural Living

Grace-filled inspiration for creating a peaceful, nourishing, and toxin-free home.

Top Picks:

• The Backyard Homestead, Carleen Madigan—surprising ways to “homestead” on a lot of any size
• Clean and Green, Annie Berthold Bond—100+ tips for a toxin-free home
• The Naturally Clean Home, Karyn Siegel Maier—super easy recipes for natural living at home

Finance & Business

Faithful stewardship and entrepreneurial reads for Christian women building income with intention.

Top Picks:

• Building a StoryBrand, Donald Miller—the brand bible for meaningful marketing
• Get Good with Money, Tiffany Aliche—best finance guide I’ve ever come across
• The Go-Giver, Bob Burg and John David Mann—a little jewel of a business book
• What If It Does Work Out?—life-giving encouragement from life coach, Susie Moore
• Worthy: Boost Your Self-Worth to Grow Your Net Worth, Nancy Levin—must-read book for SAHMs with a desire to earn from home

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xo, Kristy

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