Here is a list of books that that have shaped and influenced Lifesprings.
We think you’ll love them – we know we do!
Theology/Christian Life:
- When Life and Beliefs Collide: How knowing God Makes a Difference by Carolyn Custis James
- The Gospel of Ruth: Loving God Enough to Break the Rules by Carolyn Custis James
- The Broken Way by Ann Voskamp
- Crossing the Waters: Following Jesus Through the Storms, the Fish, the Doubt, and the Seas by Leslie Leyland Fields
- Your Story Matters: Finding, Writing, and Living the Truth of Your Life by Leslie Leyland Fields
- Spiritual Disciplines Companion by Jan Johnson
- Blue Parakeet by Scott McKnight
- Pursuing God’s Will Together by Ruth Haley Barton
Leadership:
- Half the Church, Recapturing God’s Global Vision for Women by Carolyn Custis James
- Leading Women’s Ministries: A Guide to Effectiveness and Excellence in Serving Women by Pamela Hoover Heim (This resource is also 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 by Ruth Haley Barton
- Journey with Jesus: Discovering the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius by Larry Warner
- Trusting God for Everything: Psalm 23 by Jan Johnson
Conflict Transformation:
- Conflict in Relationships by Sara Savage and Eolene Boyd-MacMillan
- Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking when Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson
Mentoring:
- Transforming Together: Authentic Spiritual Mentoring by Ele Parrot
Stewardship:
- A Revolution in Generosity: Transforming Stewards to be Rich Toward God by Wesley K. Willmer
Books by women in our Lifesprings Community:
- Guard Your Heart by Audrey Jose
- 12 Life Stories by Kristine Zoone
- It’s Momplicated by Debbie Alsdorf and Joan Kay Edwards
- Grace in the Storms by Irene Olumese