Books
If you’re looking to get to deepen your understanding of the Bible and grow in your relationship with God, there are many fantastic books available to complement your reading of the Bible itself. The following list provides some recommended reads from members of Union Baptist Church:
Pray Big - Alistair Begg
This short, powerful book on prayer was the inspiration for a recent sermon series and challenges us to pray big prayers like Paul
God’s Book - Andrew Ollerton
An honest look at the Bible’s toughest topics, Ollerton’s insightful and accessible book is a great accompaniment to our ‘Big Questions’ series
Enjoying God & Enjoying Jesus - Tim Chester
Both books provide a profound and practical guide to deepening your enjoyment of knowing God and experiencing the presence of Jesus
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God on Mute is a must-read for anyone facing the bewildering experience of unanswered prayer
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The Life You've Always Wanted is an encouraging and challenging approach to a Christian life that's worth living
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Francine Rivers retells the amazing stories of the five women chosen by God to bring his kingdom closer to earth through their own example of love, sacrifice, and loyalty. These stories of courage and compassion empower women today to find God’s purpose for themselves and live to fulfil that calling as God intended.
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Blogs
Reading online articles is a great way to engage with contemporary Christian thinking and there are some excellent materials on the following websites:
The Gospel Coalition’s mission is to help renew and unify the contemporary church in the ancient gospel
Alongside their excellent videos, The Bible Project provide a wide range of articles addressing common questions about the Bible
The online version of the UK’s biggest-selling Christian magazine has a wide range of compelling articles about contemporary Christian issues
