Here are my ten favorite books that I read in 2021:

C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves

It was my second time reading it but enjoyed it more this time.

Carl R. Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self

I found Trueman’s account very helpful and accessible. I appreciated the sweeping nature of the book, taking into account court cases, philosophers, pornography, and entertainment. Not exhaustive but a fair and I believe accurate overview. Overall, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self was definitely one of the best books I read all year.

J.P. Moreland, Scientism and Secularism

Moreland gave a helpful and accessible explanation of the problems with scientism.

John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath transports you back to the sad and seemingly hopeless story of a family of “Okies” during the Dust Bowl. It paints a picture of what life was like for a lot of people and thereby cultivates empathy and understanding of other people and their varied journeys.

Paul David Tripp, Lead

Tripp is one of my all time favorite authors and now he has written one of my favorite books on leadership. I have a bunch of highlights in this book, perhaps more than any other book I read this year. Tripp offers a lot of timely wisdom for leaders in Christian ministry.

Randy Newman, Questioning Evangelism 

Perhaps the only thing I think is a little unhelpful about this book is its title. When you read the title you might think the book is calling evangelism into question. That, however, is not the purpose of the book. The book is about the important place that questions play in evangelism. I found the book quite helpful.

Richard Bauckham, The Theology of the Book of Revelation

I read a few books on the book of Revelation this past year and this one sticks out to me as the most helpful. I’m thankful for Richard Bauckham and his scholarship.

Sam Alberry, Why does Gos care who I sleep with?

Alberry wrote a very relevant and helpful book. I hope this book is read widely. I think a lot of people will be helped by it.

Timothy Z. Witmer, The Shepherd Leader

I recently transitioned to Care Pastor at my church and found this book very helpful in looking at what the Bible says on pastoral care.

Vivek H. Murthy, Together 

I read the lion’s share of this book in 2020 but only recently finished it. It is a timely and well written book on the importance of relationships.

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