I Have My DoubtsPhilip GrahamIn 'I Have My Doubts', Philip Ryken explores the lives of 10 Bible characters who remained faithful to God despite their nagging doubts. Ryken highlights all the usual forms our doubts take and shows how these doubts and uncertainties can be used by us - and by God - to move us to greater faith and maturity.
Doubt in PerspectiveAlister McGrathIn 'Doubt in Perspective', theologian Alister McGrath looks at the place doubt can often have in the life of the Christian. Rather than see this as an altogether negative experience, he reasons that it's part of the growth process as we increase in understanding and in faith. The book is both theological and pastoral, and full of helpful thoughts and advice for when we find ourselves going through periods of doubt, and is particularly helpful for those who need to put doubt into perspective!
Pursuit of GodA W Tozer'Pursuit of God' by A W Tozer is a Christian classic in which he urges readers to quieten their lives in order to seek God more deeply. Tozer argues that in order to experience God more fully, we need to slow down our busy lives, spend more time reflecting on God, and let God change us as we do.
Hymn WorkoutsJoe BarnardIn 'Hymn Workouts', popular author and conference speaker, Joe Barnard, offers 100 spiritual exercises for those Christians for whom spiritual growth has slowed down or stopped. He groups these into 24 key themes and takes a well-known Christian hymn for each exercise to move the reader from spiritual lethargy to vitality! This is an excellent book for anyone feeling a little stagnant in their faith.
HopewardDai HankeyIn 7 short chapters, 'Hopeward' by Dai Hankey, guides weary souls to come to and receive rest from Jesus. Written at a level any Christian can read, this is an excellent tonic to help the reader move for despondency to joy!
How Can I Be Sure?John StevensIn 'How Can I Be Sure?', John Stevens explores the theme of doubt and shows how to overcome doubt to develop a confident faith. This is a useful introduction to this subject for a new or young Christian.
How Can I Be Sure I'm Saved?JeremyIn 'How Can I Be Sure I'm Saved?', Jeremy Pierre offers assurance to Christians who doubt their own salvation. He does this by turning things around and showing the reader not how they see themselves, but how God views them. He situates this within the local church and shows the reader how the ordinary means of grace are vital in finding the maturity to move away from this kind of question to full assurance in Christ.
The Screwtape LettersC.S. Lewis'The Screwtape Letters' is a timeless exploration of spiritual warfare and the unseen dimension by C.S Lewis. This book is an allegory aimed at showing how Christians can resist unhelpful voices, work through doubts, and develop a strong faith. This is a wonderful book which every Christian should read!
When I Dont Desire GodJohn Piper'When I Don't Desire God' is John Piper's companion to 'Desiring God' and teaches us what to do when we feel spiritually cold, when we don't feel the joy as we once knew, or when we're more detached from God to the point of not investing so much in our relationship with him. Piper teaches us how to fight for this joy and not accept anything less than satisfaction in God. This is a great book for anyone in this position.
Gentle and LowlyDane C. OrtlundIn 'Gentle & Lowly', Dane Ortlund explores Matthew 11 to show us how to find rest in Christ. We see something of the affection of Jesus for his people, sinner and sufferer, which in turn caused our love and affection for him to grow. Here is a book to warm the heart and assure the sufferer of Christ's love and care!