Julie's Favorite Books

All time Favorite Life-Changing Book
One Year Bible, NLT
Other Favorite Life-Changing Books (by publish date)
Hinds' Feet on High Places: The beloved story of Much-Afraid and her exciting journey to the High Places, Hannah Hurnard, 1975
Hannah Whitall Smith: The true story of a woman who endured extraordinary personal pain and tragedy and yet wrote for the rest of us that triumphant classic, The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life, Marie Henry, 1984
Sidetracked in the Wilderness: Learn the way back to a victorious, abundant life, Michael Wells, 1991
A Tale of Three Kings: a study in brokenness, Gene Edwards, 1992
When God Whispers Your Name, Max Lucado, 1994
Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy, Barbara Johnson, 1995
The Sacred Romance: Drawing closer to the heart of God, Brent Curtiss & John Eldredge, 1997
Stepping Heavenward: one woman's journey to godliness, Mrs. E. Prentiss, 1998
Just Like Jesus: God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to leave you that way, Max Lucado, 1998
God's Chosen Fast: a spiritual and practical guide to fasting, Arthur Wallis, 1999
The Case for Faith: a journalist investigates the toughest objections to Christianity, Lee Strobel, 2000
Let Prayer Change Your Life: Discover the AWESOME POWER, EMPOWERING DISCIPLINE, and ULTIMATE DESIGN for PRAYER, Becky Tirabassi, 2000
Journey of Desire: searching for the life we've only dreamed of, John Eldredge, 2000
The Journals of Rachel Scott: a journey of faith at Columbine High, Beth Nimmo, 2001
Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free, Nancy Leigh DeMoss, 2001
The Life You've Always Wanted: spiritual disciplines for ordinary people, John Ortberg, 2002
Blue Like Jazz: nonreligious thoughts on Christian spirituality, Donald Miller, 2003
HEAVEN, Randy Alcorn, 2004
The Burning Heart Contract: a 21 Day Challenge to Ignite Your Passion & Fulfill Your Purpose, Becky Tirabassi, 2005
The Treasure Principle: unlocking the secret of joyful giving, Randy Alcorn, 2005
End of the Spear, Steve Saint, 2005
Sailing Between the Stars: musings on the mysteries of faith, Steven James, 2006
In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day: how to survive and thrive when opportunity roars, Mark Batterson, 2006
Favorite Humor Books
Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book, Shel Silverstein, 1961
Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman, Dav Pilkey, 2001
Favorite Marriage Resources
His Needs Her Needs: building an affair-proof marriage, Willard F. Harley, Jr., 1986
Loving Your Marriage Enough to Protect It, Jerry B. Jenkins, 1989
Husbands Who Won't Lead and Wives Who Won't Follow: help in understanding your mate, your marriage, and your expectations for each other, James Walker, 1989
Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: the classic guide to understanding the opposite sex, John Gray, 2004
Favorite Singles/Dating Resources
The Perfect Fit :-), Julie Ferwerda, 2004
I Kissed Dating Goodbye: a new attitude toward romance & relationships, Joshua Harris, 1997
Boy Meets Girl: say hello to courtship, Joshua Harris, 2000
When God Writes Your Love Story: the ultimate approach to guy/girl relationships, Eric & Leslie Ludy, 2004
When Dreams Come True: discover a love worth waiting for, Eric & Leslie Ludy, 2000
Dateable: Are you? Are they?, Justin Lookadoo & Hayley Morgan, 2003
Creative Dating, Doug Fields & Todd Temple, 1986
Favorite Parenting/Family Resources
One Million Arrows for God: raising your children to change the world, Steve & Julie Ferwerda, coming soon!
The New Dare to Discipline, Dr. James Dobson, 1992
Parenting with Love & Logic: teaching children responsibility, Foster Cline, M.D. & Jim Fay, 1990
Families Where Grace is in Place: Getting free from the burden of pressuring, controlling, and manipulating your spouse and children, Jeff VanVonderen, 1992
Battle Cry for a Generation: the fight to save America's youth, Ron Luce, 2005
Family-Driven Faith: doing what it takes to raise sons and daughters who walk with God, Voddie Baucham, 2007
Revolutionary Parenting: what the research shows really works, George Barna, 2007
Raising Your Children For Christ, Andrew Murrray, 1997

Divorce/Blended Family Issues

Between Two Worlds: the inner lives of children of divorce, Elizabeth Marquardt, 2005
Divorce Poison: protecting the parent-child bond from a vindictive ex, Richard Warshak, 2003
A Kidnapped Mind: a mother's heartbreaking story of Parental Alienation Syndrome, Pamela Richardson, 2006

Missions/International

One Million Arrows for God: raising your children to change the world, Steve & Julie Ferwerda, coming soon!
Hearts of Fire: 8 Women in the Underground Church and Their Stories of Costly Faith," Voice of the Martyrs, 2003
Eyes of the Tailless Animals: prison memoirs of a North Korean woman, Soon Ok Lee, 2007
The Torn Veil: the best-selling story of Gulshan Esther,  Sister Gulshan Esther and Thelma Sangster, 2004 (a muslim woman in Pakistan who finds faith in Christ when He reveals Himself to her in her prayer time)
God of the Untouchables: a high-caste Hindu turns to Jesus Christ, Dave Hunt, 1976 (this fascinating miracle-filled story features the man who ran the Bible college attended by M.A. Thomas of Hopegivers in Madras, India)
Journals of a Madman: a collection of stories from around the world, by Clayton King, 2006 (the stories in here are unbelievably amazing, miraculous, and full of humor)
Join the Movement: God is calling you to change the world, Alvin Reid, 2007
Favorite Writing & Speaking Resources
Page After Page: Discover the confidence & passion you need to start writing & keep writing (no matter what), Heather Sellers, 2005
Chapter After Chapter: Discover the dedication and focus you need to write the book of your dreams, Heather Sellers, 2006
Putting Your Passion Into Print: get your book published successfully, Arielle Eckstut & David Sterry, 2005
Communicating For A Change, Andy Stanley & Lane Jones, 2006
Favorite Fiction
Safely Home (Fiction), Randy Alcorn, 2001
Frank Peretti Books: This Present Darkness, Piercing the Darkness, The Prophet, The Oath, The Visitation
Favorite Devotionals
The Christian in Complete Armour: daily readings in spiritual warfare, William Gurnall, 1994
My Utmost for His Highest, Oswald Chambers, 1992
A Call to Die: A 40 day journey of fasting from the world and feasting on God, David Nasser, 2000
Risking Faith: a 40-day journey into the mystery of God, Dr. Steve Stephens, 2008
Favorite Bible Studies
A Heart Like His: seeking the heart of God through a study of David, Beth Moore, 1996
Breaking Free: making liberty in Christ a reality in life, Beth Moore, 1999
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