12 Books from 2024

Although we’re still two months out from the close of 2024, I take a break from blogging at the beginning of November until the New Year. Since that leaves only one more blog post before 2025, I’m sharing some of what I’ve read this year, and maybe it will make your list for next year.

From books covering theology to methodology, my goal is to grow by considering perspectives that challenge, adjust, or reinforce what I think and believe.

I also try to learn at least one lesson from those whose lifestyles might feel foreign to me. I learned from a Quaker steadily boycotting slavery long before the American Revolution and from a legendary rock star shouting injustice in the spotlight that I have a role to play in my generation, but its effect may not fully be realized in my lifetime.

Reading equips me a little more for that role. I’d love to know if you’ve read any of these!

A Non-anxious Presence, Mark Sayers

All My Knotted Up Life, Beth Moore

Developing Female Leaders, Kadi Cole

The Journal of John Woolman, John Woolman

The Paradise King, Blaine Eldridge

The 6 Types of Working Genius, Patrick Lencioni

Practicing the Power, Sam Storms

Practicing the Way, John Mark Comer

Streams of Living Water, Richard J. Foster

Surrender, Bono

Timothy Keller, Collin Hansen

Write Useful Books, Rob Fitzpatrick