Finish Line Faith: 2 Timothy (Everyday Exposition Series) by Matt Proctor
Proctor takes us inside the world of Paul and Timothy, which gives the text added punch. Proctor’s easy style will appeal to any reader, especially those wanting to grow in understanding the Bible and those needing a boost of encouragement to remain faithful.

Hope in Times of Fear: The Resurrection and the Meaning of Easter by Tim Keller
Faced with his own mortality, the hope of the resurrection took on brand new meaning for Keller. This personal book delves into the one reason we can all maintain hope.

The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement by Sharon McMahon
McMahon’s background in teaching history prepared her to write one of the best books of the year. She tells the remarkable stories of people who seemed destined to live unremarkable lives. These true stories should be read by history buffs, educators, families, and anyone who wants to be inspired. McMahon weaves back and forth from personal bios to historical setting. Her style works well.

The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta
If you come from a conservative church tradition and are unaware of the destruction being caused by the marriage of evangelicalism and politics, I beg you to read this book. Please give it a chance, no matter how uncomfortable it makes you feel. Alberta is a first-class journalist who conducts extensive interviews, travels to places to gain firsthand knowledge, and documents everything. It’s tough to argue with his findings. On top of that, he’s writing from within. He is a Christian who leans right politically.

If I could summarize the book with one quote, this is it: “Today’s evangelicalism preaches bitterness toward unbelievers and bottomless grace for anyone in your political tribe. But the NT stresses strict accountability for those inside the Church and abounding charity to those outside it.”

Isaiah (Understanding the Bible Commentary Series) by John Goldingay
Our church spent several months studying the book of Isaiah this year. It was a challenging, rewarding, amazing experience. I narrowed down my Isaiah library to about 8 resources that I studied before each sermon. This one was the best! It enriched my understanding of words, grammar, historical context, and Biblical theology without getting mired down too long in the weeds.

I’m kicking off 2025 with this new book. Can’t wait!

2024 books