Recommended Books

The Church: Glorious Body, Radiant Bride – Mark G. Johnston

A short, vibrant guide that helps you see the church not as a building, but as the living community Christ calls you into. Johnston unpacks what the church is, what it's for, and why it matters, especially when it feels like everything around you is shifting. It’s concise, clear, and invites deeper curiosity. This guide casts fresh light on how you belong to something bigger than yourself. Buy it here!

Thoughts for Young Men – J. C. Ryle

Ryle’s timeless wisdom offers no-fluff, practical advice about living with purpose, integrity, and courage. He tackles issues like work, morality, habits, and faith in a forthright way that still feels relevant. With approachable language and straight talk, he encourages stepping up, making wise choices, and living with conviction, even when culture pulls you the other way. Buy it here!

Maturity: Growing Up and Going On in the Christian Life – Sinclair Ferguson

Ferguson lays out how faith moves from thought to action, from impulse to consistency. He explains that spiritual maturity isn’t about being perfect, but about growing steady, being stable, and living in a way that reflects Christ over time. Packed with real-life applications, this book is about choosing godly habits, serving others, and building character that lasts. It’s not lofty, it’s honest, grounded, and deeply hopeful. Buy it here!

Holding Hands, Holding Hearts – Richard & Sharon Phillips

This guide treats relationships as serious territory. The Phillips talk through how romance goes wrong and how it can go right from a biblical perspective. It’s full of real stories and practical input about motives, character, and emotional growth. You’ll find honest guidance on dating, boundaries, and what real connection looks like, and how to love well without compromising your faith. Buy it here!

7 Myths About Singleness – Sam Allberry

Allberry unpacks popular misconceptions like “singleness equals loneliness” or “marriage defines significance.” Each myth gets a clear explanation and a fresh, gospel-centered response. It’s personal yet polished, blending short reflections, myth-busting logic, and encouragement. You’ll come away understanding singleness as a valid way to live with purpose, not just a temporary stop on the way to marriage. Buy it here!

Rescue Plan: Charting a Course to Restore Prisoners of Pornography – Deepak Reju & Jonathan D. Holmes

This offers strategic help, not shame, for confronting pornography struggles. It explains how addiction works spiritually and practically, and gives tailored plans for men and women, including those in dating or early adulthood. It’s rooted in gospel hope, not guilt, and focuses on real transformation over time. You’ll find clarity, compassion, and steps you can actually take. Buy it here!

Stepping Heavenward – Elizabeth Prentiss

A fictional spiritual diary from a 19th‑century woman growing in faith through everyday life. It’s relatable in its emotional honesty and teaches how prayer, perseverance, and trust shape character. Through joys and setbacks, her reflections show faith is for chores, friendships, disappointments, and hope in God’s presence. Buy it here!

She’s Got the Wrong Guy – Deepak Reju

Reju names common relational mistakes, like attraction to control or avoidance of conflict, with clarity, and connects them to deeper spiritual patterns. His tone is honest but gentle, offering questions to evaluate relationships and encouraging emotional maturity before commitment. It recommends seeking character and growth over romance alone and reminds readers that worth lies in Christ, not in status or relationship status. Buy it here!