This post: books for Christian women.
If I have a super power, it’s reading.
I am an INTJ female, after all.
Books are my friends.
I thought I’d share a list of my favorite reads over the years.
Kind of an introduction of my paper-and-ink friends to my real-life friends.
I’m always happy to connect the two worlds.
So here you go-
the Ultimate List of Books for Christian Women to Read
To keep things simple, I divided the books into lists according to topics.
Please don’t feel overwhelmed by the number of books in this post.
I didn’t read all these books in one year, and you probably won’t either.
My advice:
Read one book each month.
You’ll be surprised how much you’ll learn in a year… and a lifetime.
I first compiled this “ultimate reading list” in 2014, and I update it every year.
The list is always growing, so please pin it so you can come back and visit again.
Books for Christian Women to Read
In no particular order.
Inspiration & Devotionals
Lies Women Believe, Nancy Leigh Demoss
Choosing Gratitude, Nancy Leigh Demoss
Keep a Quiet Heart, Elisabeth Elliot
Dancing With My Father, Sally Clarkson
The Hardest Peace, Kara Tippits
Big Love: The Practice of Loving Beyond Your Limits, Kara Tippits
Biblical Portrait of Womanhood, Nancy Leigh Demoss
A Woman’s Walk With God, Elizabeth George
You Are Loved, Sally Clarkson
Own Your Life, Sally Clarkson
Unglued : Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions, Lysa Terkeurst
Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out & Lonely, Lysa Terkeurst
One Thousand Gifts, Ann Voskamp (study guide)
Personalities & Relationships
Every list of books for Christian women should include a reading guide about personalities.
Here are my favorites-
7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey
The Color Code,Dr. Taylor Hartman
Color Your Future, Dr. Taylor Hartman
The Five Love Languages, Gary Chapman
The Five Love Languages of Children, Gary Chapman
The Spirit Controlled Temperament, Tim LaHaye
The Spirit Controlled Woman, Beverly LaHaye
Books for Christian Women About Leadership & Personal Growth
These are must-reads for my fellow pastor’s wives-
Taking Motherhood to Hearts, Sally Clarkson (great resource for women’s ministry)
Own Your Life, Sally Clarkson
Boundaries, Drs. Henry Cloud & John Townsend
How Successful People Think, John Maxwell
How Successful People Lead, John Maxwell
7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey
The Color Code,Dr. Taylor Hartman
Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, Crystal Paine (read my review here)
Safe People, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Will I Ever Be Good Enough?,Dr. Karyl McBride
Marriage
Fierce Women: The Power of a Soft Warrior, Kimberly Wagner
The Alpha Female’s Guide to Men & Marriage, Suzanne Venker (the author is secular, but the book is tremendous)
Letters to My Daughters: the Art of Being a Wife, Barbara Rainey
Sacred Marriage, Gary Chapman
The Power of a Praying Wife, Stormie Omartian
Sheet Music, Dr. Kevin Leman
Intimate Issues, Linda Dillow & Lorrain Pintus
What’s it Like Being Married to Me?, Linda Dillow
Love & Respect, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs (workbook)
Boundaries in Marriage, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Books for Christian Women About Being a Mom
Love and Respect in the Family, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Mother & Son: the Respect Effect, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Heartfelt Discpline, Clay Clarkson
Six Ways to Keep the “Little” in Your Girl, Dannah Gresh
Mom’s Ultimate Guide to the Tween Girl World, Nancy Rue (read my review here)
Different: the Story of an Out-of-the-Box Kid, Sally Clarkson
Seasons of a Mother’s Heart, Sally Clarkson
Boundaries with Kids, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Boundaries with Teens,Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend
10 Gifts of Wisdom: What Every Child Must Know Before They Leave Home, Sally Clarkson
Our 24 Family Ways: A Famlily Devotional Guide, Clay & Sally Clarkson (my favorite devotion for kids, read more)
Loving the Little Years, Rachel Jancovick
Fit to Burst, Rachel Jankovic
The Shaping of a Christian Family, Elisabeth Elliot
Raising Real Men, Hal and Melanie Young (read my review here)
Samuel Learns to Yell and Tell: A Warning For Children Against Sexual Predators, Debi Pearl
Sara Sue Learns to Yell and Tell: A Warning For Children Against Sexual Predators, Debi Pearl (read 5 Tips for Talking to Daughters About Sexuality)
The Mission of Motherhood, Sally Clarkson
Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe, Sarah Mae & Sally Clarkson
More Than Rules (ebook), Bambi Moore
Grouchy to Great (ebook), Ruth Shcwenk
The Ministry of Motherhood, Sally Clarkson
The 20 Hardest Questions Every Mom Faces, Dannah Gresh
Home Education
Educating the Whole-Hearted Child, Clay & Sally Clarkson
The Charlotte Mason Companion, Karen Andreola
Making Brothers & Sisters Best Friends, Sarah Mally
Caught Up in a Story, Sarah Clarkson
Read for the Heart, Sarah Clarkson
A Charlotte Mason Education: A Home Schooling How-To Manual, Catherine Levison
Check out my ebook, Homeschooling Day by Day!
Books for Christian Women About Wellness
Taking Charge of Your Fertility, Toni Weschler
The Naturally Healthy Woman, Shonda Parker
Herbal Antibiotics , Stephen Harrod Buhner
Herbal Antivirals, Stephen Harrod Buhner
The How to Herb Book, Velma J. Keith
Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye, Ellie Phillips (read my interview with the author, here)
Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight: What to Do If You Are Sensory Defensive in an Overstimulating World, Sharon Heller
A Beginner’s Guide: 33 Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use, Rosemary Gladstar
Cure Tooth Decay: Heal & Prevent Cavities With Nutrition, Ramiel Nagel
Cancer: Step Outside the Box, Ty M. Bollinger
Natural Motherhood
How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor, Robert S. Mendelsohn M.D.
Trust Your Intuition, Jenni Wilson (I wrote a chapter for this book; more details here.)
Making Babies, Shoshanna Easling (read my review here)
The Naturally Healthy Pregnancy, Shonda Parker
Natural Child Birth the Bradley Way, Susan McCutcheon
Mommy Diagnostics, Shonda Parker
The Vaccine Guide: Risks and Benefits for Children and Adults, Randall Neustaedter O.M.D.
The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child, Dr. Robert W. Sears
Baby Massage: A Handbook for Loving Parents, Vimala Schneider McClure (read more on baby massage here)
Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Karyn Seroussi
Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies, Kenneth Bock
Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight: What to Do If You Are Sensory Defensive in an Overstimulating World, Sharon Heller
Teating Fevers Naturally (ebook), Meagan Visser, RN., F.H.
Be Your Child’s Pediatrician, Rachel H. Weaver
Be Your Own Doctor, Rachel H. Weaver
Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye, Dr. Ellie Philips (read my interview with the author here)
Inspo for the Modern Homemaker
The Lifegiving Home, Sally Clarkson (the companion journal and CD are great too)
The Lifegiving Table, Sally Clarkson (companion journal)
The Magnolia Story, Chip & Joanna Gaines
Inspired You: Breathing New Life into Your Heart and Home, Miss Mustard Seed
Open Heart, Open Home: The Hospitable Way to Make Others Feel Welcome & Wanted, Karen Mains
Once-A-Month Cooking, Mimi Wilson
Clutter Free with Kids (Kindle book), Joshua Becker
Books for Christian Women About Finances
Money Saving Mom’s Budget,Crystal Paine
Money Making Mom, Crystal Paine
Balanced: Finding Center as a Work-at-Home Mom, Tricia Goyer (Kindle book)
The Total Money Makeover, Dave Ramsey
Miserly Moms: Living Well on Less in a Tough Ecomony (Kindle book), Jonni McCoy
How To Blog For Profit: Without Selling Your Soul, Ruth Soukup
The Measure of Success: Uncovering the Biblical Perspective on Women, Work, and the Home,Carolyn McCulley (Kindle book)
Blog at Home Mom: Balancing Blogging and Motherhood,Christin Slade (Kindle book)
Books for Christian Women About Nutrition
Trim Healthy Mama, Serene Allison & Pearl Barrett
Nourishing Traditions,Sally Fallon
The Maker’s Diet, Jordan Rubin
Virgin Coconut Oil, Brian & Marianita Jader Shilhavy
The Whole Soy Story: The Dark Side of America’s Favorite Health Food, Kaayla T. Daniel
Seeds of Deception, Jeffery M. Smith
Nourishing Broth: An Old Fashioned Remedy for the Modern World,Sally Fallon
Gardening & Green Living
Making Vegetables, Shoshanna Easling
The Backyard Homestead, Carleen Madigan
The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible, Edward C. Smith
The Flower Gardener’s Bible,Nancy Hill
Vinegar Fridays, Hana Haatainen Caye
Clean & Green: The Complete Guide to Nontoxic and Environmentally Safe Housekeeping, Annie Berthold-Bond
The Naturally Clean Home, Karyn Siegel-Maier
The Encyclopedia of Country Living, Carla Emery
Missionary Stories & Biographies
Hungry Devils: And Other Tales from Vanuatua, Bryan Webb
The Savage, My Kinsman, Elisabeth Elliot
Through Gates of Splendor, Elisabeth Elliot
The Jungle Pilot, Russell T. Hitt
A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael, Elisabeth Elliot
Dorothy Carey: The Tragic and Untold Story of Mrs. William Carey, James R. Beck
Kisses From Katie, Katie Davis
The Heavenly Man, Paul Hattaway
The Sons of Cannibals, Bryan Webb
Heroes: Then and Now missionary biography series, Geoff and Janet Benge
Go ahead and say it…
You thought of a book to add to this list. Drop a comment below and tell me about it.
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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 🙂