Are you wondering what to get for your loved ones for Christmas this year? If so, we have you covered! Our team near and far, worked together to create this curated list of our favorite books, from Serge authors and others we admire. We hope this helps you figure out what to put under the tree, as well as gives you opportunities to reflect, grow, and spend time with the Savior of the world.
Daniel: Standing Firm in Adversity
By Paul S. Kim
Paul S. Kim’s study of Daniel guides Christians in how to live with courage and conviction in a world that is not their home. It challenges participants to live by faith, even when it causes suffering. Readers will see that Daniel’s bravery in the face of opposition and threats came from his absolute trust in his God, who brought him to Babylon to be a blessing to others.
Lamentations: How Christ Lifts the Burden of Sin and Sorrow
By Jonathan Gibson
In his Bible study of Lamentations, Jonathan Gibson helps participants recover the lost, biblical art of lament and points us to Christ, who bears all our burdens. It helps participants learn to lament and hear God’s heart for them. In a busy world where grief is often ignored, this study invites us into the house of mourning and helps us gain a heart of wisdom for when hard times come.
Foreign to Familiar
By Sarah Lanier
The Gospel-Centered Community for Teens
By Robert H. Thune and Will Walker
The Gospel-Centered Community for Teens by bestselling authors Robert H. Thune and Will Walker gives teenagers biblical and practical guidance for building deep friendships and being part of a community where they can grow and flourish. The Spirit takes people from all different backgrounds and shapes them into a Christ-centered community that reflects Jesus. Teenagers will find a place to belong where people love, care for, enjoy, serve, and even challenge one another in good ways and find a place to belong.
Cross-Cultural Servanthood: Serving the World in Christlike Humility
By
Duane Elmer asked people around the world how they felt about Western missionaries. The response? “Missionaries could be more effective if they did not think they were better than us.” The last thing we want to do in cross-cultural ministry is to offend people in other cultures. Whether you’re going on your first short-term mission trip or ministering overseas for extended periods, this useful guide is essential reading for anyone who wants to serve effectively in international settings with grace and sensitivity.
Is God Disappointed with Me? Resting in God’s Approval
By Marc Davis
Do you have a hard time imagining that God looks at you with a warm smile of affection and delight? Does it feel like he must be disappointed in you? Many Christians struggle with embarrassment and shame due to their failures and sins, living with an internal voice that constantly reminds them of all the ways they don’t measure up. Marc Davis shares what it means to live your life under the grace of God, knowing that your identity, security, and relationship with him are not based on your performance but on God’s love and kindness through Jesus.
A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows through Loss
By Jerry L. Sittser
With vulnerability and honesty, Jerry Sittser walks through his own grief and loss to show that new life is possible–one marked by spiritual depth, joy, compassion, and a deeper appreciation of simple and ordinary gifts. Whether your suffering has come in the form of chronic illness, disability, divorce, unemployment, crushing disappointment, or the loss of someone you love, Sittser will help you put your thoughts into words in a way that will guide you deeper into your own healing process.
———
We have a wide variety of books available, on all kinds of topics! Check them out today.
