Here is a list of books that that have shaped and influenced Lifesprings.
We think you’ll love them – we do!
Theology/Christian Life:
- When Life and Beliefs Collide: How knowing God Makes a Difference, Carolyn Custis James
- The Gospel of Ruth: Loving God Enough to Break the Rules, Carolyn Custis James
- The Broken Way, Ann Voskamp
- Crossing the Waters: Following Jesus Through the Storms, the Fish, the Doubt, and the Seas, Leslie Leyland Fields
- Your Story Matters: Finding, Writing, and Living the Truth of Your Life, Leslie Leyland Fields
- Spiritual Disciplines Companion, Jan Johnson
- Blue Parakeet, Scott McKnight
- Pursuing God’s Will Together, Ruth Haley Barton
- Luke for Everyone, N.T. Wright
Leadership:
- Half the Church, Recapturing God’s Global Vision for Women, Carolyn Custis James
- Leading Women’s Ministries: A Guide to Effectiveness and Excellence in Serving Women, Pamela Hoover Heim (This resource is available in French and Mongolian exclusively through Lifesprings International. Contact us for information.)
Spiritual Formation/Spiritual Disciplines:
- Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation, Ruth Haley Barton
- Journey with Jesus: Discovering the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius, Larry Warner
- Trusting God for Everything: Psalm 23, Jan Johnson
- The Gift of Being Yourself, David Benner
- The Emotionally Healthy Woman, Geri Scazzero
Conflict Transformation:
- Conflict in Relationships, Sara Savage and Eolene Boyd-MacMillan
- Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking when Stakes are High, Kerry Patterson
Mentoring:
- Transforming Together: Authentic Spiritual Mentoring, Ele Parrot
Stewardship:
- A Revolution in Generosity: Transforming Stewards to be Rich Toward God, Wesley K. Willmer
Books by Women in Our Lifesprings Community:
- Guard Your Heart, Audrey Jose
- Who is This Jesus?, Audrey Jose (a Bible study on the Gospel of Mark)
- 12 Life Stories, Kristine Zoone
- It’s Momplicated, Debbie Alsdorf and Joan Kay Edwards
- Grace in the Storms, Irene Olumese