Books I Read in 2013

Last year, I documented my reading journey. For some reason, I love having a list of books that I’ve read–maybe to reminisce, maybe to make sure I’m using my time wisely, maybe a little of both.

I see book reading as a ministry that will accomplish three main purposes:

Deepen my understanding of God and His Word
Deepen the pool of knowledge from which my brain thinks
Serve the church by being able to recommend (and give) great books to others to help bolster their faith and life

That being said, I thought I would turn my book list into a quick blog post that might prove helpful for some readers.

(See my top 10 from this year)

Here is a list of books I read in 2013 in mostly random order:

Heaven by Randy Alcorn

Conviction to Lead, The: 25 Principles for Leadership That Matters by Dr. Albert Mohler

For the Love of God (Vol. 1, Trade Paperback): A Daily Companion for Discovering the Riches of God’s Word by D.A. Carson

On the Grace of God (Re:Lit: A Book You’ll Actually Read) by Justin Holcomb

Resolving Everyday Conflict by Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson

Understanding Spiritual Warfare: Four Views by Assorted Contributors

When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself

Lit!: A Christian Guide to Reading Books by Tony Reinke

C. S. Lewis – A Life: Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet by Alistar McGrath

Godonomics: How to Save Our Country–and Protect Your Wallet–Through Biblical Principles of Finance by Chad Hovind

Gospel-Centered Discipleship (Re:Lit) by Jonathan K. Dodson

A Short Life of Jonathan Edwards (Library of Religious Biography Series) by George M. Marsden

The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller

The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller

Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters by Timothy Keller

A Neglected Grace: Family Worship in the Christian Home by Jason Heliopolus

Review: Did the Devil Make Me Do It? by Mike McKinley

Review: Is God Anti-Gay? by Sam Allberry

Free eBook: The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus

The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Dr. Gary Chapman

Call to Spiritual Reformation, A: Priorities from Paul and His Prayers by D.A. Carson

The Next Story: Life and Faith after the Digital Explosion by Tim Challies

7 Men and their Secrets to Greatness by Eric Metaxas

Hitler in the Crosshairs (Enhanced Edition): A GI’s Story of Courage and Faith by John Woodbridge

Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain by William Struthers

The Mortification of Sin by John Owen (see summary of The Mortification of Sin)

Who Am I? Identity in Christ by Jerry Bridges

Born Again by Charles Colson (Autobiography)

Man on the Run! (Children’s Book on Jonah) By Tim Augustyn

Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace by Heath Lambert

For Men Only: A Straight Forward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women by Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn

Apostate: The Men Who Destroyed the Christian West by Kevin Swanson

Work Matters by Tom Nelson

The Masculine Mandate: God’s Calling to Men by Richard Phillips

David Brainerd: May I Never Loiter on my Heavenly Journey by John Piper

The Necessity of Prayer by E.M. Bounds

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don’t by Jim Collins

The Poverty of Nations (Review) by Wayne Grudem and Barry Asmus

Crazy Busy by Kevin DeYoung (Read some Quotes from Crazy Busy)

Seminary Books
Introducing Cultural Anthropology: A Christian Perspective by Jenell Williams Paris and Brian Howell

Preaching the Old Testament by Scott M. Gibson

An Introduction to the New Testament by D.A. Carson and Douglas Moo

Luke: A Commentary by John T. Carroll

A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis

Reason to Believe: Cultural Agency in Latin American Evangelicalism by David Smilde

Watching the English by Kate Fox

Silent Grief: Living in the Wake of Suicide by Christopher Lukas and Henry Seiden

Facing Messy Stuff in the Church by Kenneth Swetland

Mark as Story: An Introduction to the Narrative of Gospel by David Rhodes

Symbolism in the Fourth Gospel by Koester

Four Portraits, One Jesus: A Survey of Jesus and the Gospels by Mark Strauss

Counseling Strategies for Loss and Grief by Keren M. Humphrey

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Kevin

I serve with Unlocking the Bible. I blog for the glory of God, to nourish the church, and to clarify my mind. A lover of Christ first, people second, and random things like coffee, books, baseball, and road trips. I wrote When Prayer Is Struggle. Soli Deo Gloria