Throughout 2022 my reading time was again limited primarily to small periods of free time between other commitments. Nevertheless, by regularly making use of seemingly insignificant stretches of time I completed a satisfactory number of books throughout the year. Below I'll highlight a few of my favourites.
Elisha: A Prophet for Our Times
By F. W. Krummacher
This one read a lot like Pink's Elijah which I had enjoyed not too long before finding this. I appreciated the expository style and the application relevant for readers today. There is still so much for us to learn and grow from and be encouraged by through the life of the biblical prophet Elisha, if only we'll take the time to do so.
By John Taylor Gatto
Written from the author's experience and observations as an American public school teacher, this book isn't for the faint of heart. With startling honesty and directness, John Taylor Gatto shares some of the problems inherent in the structure of the institutionalised school system as we know it. For those looking for a way to more clearly articulate their objections to mass schooling, or wondering why we can't just reform the curriculum, this book is the answer. Definitely one of my favourite reads for the year.
By Lila Rose
Ever since I became aware of Lila Rose and her work I've admired her. I was excited when I learned she was writing a book, and it didn't disappoint! Fighting for Life doubles as both the story of Lila's own journey, and as a guide for those who dream of following in her footsteps and Becoming a Force for Change in a Wounded World. From filming undercover in Planned Parenthood clinics all over America, to founding Live Action, America's largest pro-life organisation, and becoming one of the world's leading pro-life voices, Lila already has a pretty incredible life story. It was fascinating learning how she first got started on the journey, and how she got her plans underway before any of the support or connections afforded by a large organisation.
By Allie Beth Stuckey
In this countercultural work, well-known conservative commentator Allie Beth Stuckey counters popular lies of self-love culture with the truth. Despite constant messaging that we're enough just as we are, deep down we all sense that really, we aren't enough. And Allie's here to tell us that actually, that's okay, because God is enough. If you're looking for the solution to your inadequacy and insecurity, this book is here to help you find it.
By Jaquelle Crowe
I was really impressed to see a modern, young author writing with such calibre when I read this book. As a teenager, Jaquelle penned this excellent work with skill, wisdom, and sound theology. This Changes Everything is all about how the gospel transforms our whole life in every area. I'll be grabbing a few extra copies to have on hand for when I need a teen gift.
By Sara Barratt
Sara Barratt has caught a vision for living all-in for Christ, and she's here to share it. There's no "Sunday Christianity" here, no quick ticking off the Christian to-do list -- attend church? Done; share a Bible verse on social media? Done; youth group? Done.--and then live the rest of the week as though none of that was relevant to the rest of life. Sara's here to challenge readers to a higher standard; to a life lived all-in for Christ, in every area and no matter the cost.
By Mary Kassian
Being a "strong woman" isn't necessarily a bad thing, in fact, it could be a very good thing. It really depends on whether that's culture's idea of strong, or God's idea. In The Right Kind of Strong, Mary Kassian uses 2 Timothy to identify simple habits that help women become truly strong, as God defines it.
Those are my favourite titles from my 2022 reading list, and I look forward to enjoying many more great works throughout 2023 and beyond. I think my "Books I Want to Read" list is growing faster than my "Books I Have Read" list!
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