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
➡️ View full list of devotional books for women»
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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Go ahead and say it…
You thought of a book to add to this list! Drop a comment below and tell me about it.
xo, Kristy
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What a wonderful list, Kristy! I’ve read many of them, but am adding a few new books to my “must read” pile. 🙂 Thanks!
Thank you so much, sweet friend! What a pleasure to read your comment.
We are doing quite well and looking forward to what God has in store for another year.
Blessings to you!
Hi, Kristy,
I thought of you and had to stop by! I love almost all of these books and have either read them or have them on the shelf. I hope you are well and your family growing in the Lord! Have an awesome 2015.
Blessings 🙂