Summer Reads

Union Baptist Summer 2024 reading ideas

For many of us the pace of life slows down a little during the summer. We encourage you to enjoy spending time outside, connect with other people and nourish your soul by reading a Christian book or two. Here are some recommendations:

Jesus, Lover of My Soul by Julian Hardyman

Do you long for a closer, deeper walk with God? Would you like to know more about what the Bible says about spiritual intimacy? The Bible employs the metaphor of Christ, the Lover, and believers, his beloved. Using Song of Songs and other Bible sources, the author explores the dynamics of our relationship. We come to understand more fully what it is for Christ to love us and for us to love him.

Radical Gratitude by Peter Maiden

The author was diagnosed with terminal cancer while writing the book. A very biblical, personal, and readable book, it is an inspiring reminder of the importance of having a thankful heart in all circumstances

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

A bestselling novel based on the story of Hosea and Gomer, built around the theme of love that will not let go – no matter what.

God on Mute by Pete Greig

Originally written out of the pain of his wife's fight for her life, but also the wonder of watching the prayer movement they founded changing lives around the world, Pete Greig steps into the dark side of prayer and emerges with a hard-won message of hope, comfort, and profound biblical insight for all who suffer in silence.

And some other ideas if none of the above appeal to you:

7 Myths About Singleness, by Sam Allberry – superb book about handling and valuing friendships, relationships, intimacy and sexuality.

Here Are Your Gods!, by Christopher Wright – if you fancy a book of theology looking at modern politics and the idols of our age, here you go.

Confronting Christianity, 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion, by Rebecca McLaughlin – a brilliant apologetics resource, so very clear and compelling, has won several awards and deservingly so.