Book
Recommendations.

These books are recommended by the pastors of Living Hope. While not every title will fit every person or situation, and we do not agree 100% with every author represented, we hope they serve as helpful resources. Think of this as a starting point, not an ending one. If you have questions or would like a more personal recommendation, feel free to reach out to any of our pastors—they’d love to talk with you.

Books for Young Children

These are a collection of Children's Bible Storybooks (Stories that tell the story of the Bible as a whole in abbreviated stories), Children Biblical Stories (Books based on one story or book in Bible), Children's Theology, and Fiction books that we believe could add value to the lives of parents and children. All should be evaluated in light of Scripture itself, knowing that all resources outside of Scripture, are liable to error, even if they are good resources.

Books for
Elementary-aged
Children

These books are recommended for those who are school-aged or older. Many of the books in this category are fiction, though there are still books on the Bible and theology. Some fiction is strongly aimed towards the young mind, but some, like the Chronicles of Narnia, are books that could prove useful for even older readers.

Books for Teens (and up)

Once children reach the teenage years their ability to read harder works of literature greatly increases. The books in this category are not all written directly for teens, most are not, but we believe they are books teens can begin to tackle. This section contains deeper theological works, books that challenge how one personally lives out the Christian life, books that help develop personal skills for ministry, and more. Some of these books even help prepare teens to preach or counsel. As you may be able to tell, we would readily, and sometimes more quickly, recommend these books to adults as well as to teens.

Books for Adults

The books in this category are vast and cover difficult theology concepts, biographical and historical topics, and much more. Teens with exceptional exposure and ability may be able and willing to tackle a few of these books, but on the whole the experience and abstract ability of adults make these books more suitable for them (though they should not ignore many books on the "Teen" list because of this). Also note, the further one goes into reading the details of other's theological positions, the more occasion arises for disagreements. These books are not the Bible and even the most respectable authors should not be put on pedestals.