In the literary world, there are several book genres that aim to help both readers and writers pick a certain kind of literature to work within or delve into. Christian literature is among the major genres that house thousands of books possessing features of either fiction or nonfiction. Over time, the said category has evolved and gave light to many subgenres, such as Bible fiction, Christian poetry, Christian devotional, Christian allegory, Christian nonfiction, and more.
Moreover, works under Christian literature basically tackle themes and express views on Christianity, linking those to real-world situations and other significant factors. If these kinds of books interest you, then here are some great titles that you shouldn’t miss reading.
Heart-Ease: The Beautiful Truth by Lynn Roberson
Heart-Ease: The Beautiful Truth by Lynn Roberson was published in 2020 by Rustik Haws. This book gives a ray of hope for those weary spirits and provides answers to questions concerning the term “soul-weary.” Furthermore, it talks about how people take different roads but end up sharing the same heartbreaks and wounds that need some moment to mend. People often follow a path that exhausts their souls, but with God, they can find the way back home, soothe their hearts, and rest their spirits. Thus, this book uncovers the goodness of the Lord and how putting one’s faith in Him is the start to acquire peace of mind, calmness, and rest.
Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane C. Ortlund
This Amazon bestselling book in Christian discipleship is authored by Dane C. Ortlund. Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers implies that Christians often feel that Christ is constantly disheartened and discouraged of them. It also talks about how Jesus seems to be on the verge of giving up on them. All members of the Christian family recognize what He has done for them, but what about Jesus? Does anyone know his real identity, as well as his feelings toward his disciples regardless of the sins and mistakes that they’ve committed? Gentle and Lowly reflects on Christ’s words, looking thoroughly into different passages of the Bible that talk about His love for sinners and inspiring His followers as they set sail toward heaven.
The Case for Heaven: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for Life After Death by Lee Strobel
Lee Strobel’s The Case for Heaven is recognized as the #1 new release in Christian Salvation Theory in Amazon. Moreover, the bestselling author tackles the afterlife by interviewing respected and credible figures about the shreds of evidence of life after death—several aggravating questions revolving around death, heaven, hell, and more. Lee Strobel provides enthralling reasons why dying doesn’t end an individual’s existence; instead, it is a transition to an interesting realm that’s yet to come. He also tackles the belief that souls start a new life after death, that there is the salvation of all spirit and exclusivity proclamations of Christ.
God Gave Us You by Lisa Tawn Bergren
God Gave Us You by Lisa Tawn Bergren and illustrated by Laura J. Bryant is not your typical Christian literature book, for it is a story for kids perfect to read during bedtime and naptime. The illustrated edition was published in 2011 by WaterBrook. It gives a significant chance to help kids gradually build their confidence and give assurance to everyone that they are, indeed, loved, important, and cherished gifts from God. The story centers on a mother bear and her cub. She slowly and lovingly makes the little one understand a significant message that every parent wants their kids to hear and comprehend, which is: “We wanted you very, very much, and we are so very glad because—God gave us you.”
The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller
The bestselling Christian author Timothy Keller penned the remarkable book titled The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism. In this book, he utilizes different aspects, such as literature, reasoning, philosophy, and more, to elaborate the how putting faith in a Christian God is logical and rational. Keller provides a great avenue for the genuine followers of God so they can standstill from the counterblasts to religion made by the Age of Skepticism.
The Happy Hammock 