Here are four recommendations for your Christmas list –
One collection of beautiful poetry, one collection of letters full of wisdom, one daily devotional book, and one biography filled with courageous adventure.
The Soul in Paraphrase, Leland Ryken
What could be better than a collection of the best Christian poetry with each poem introduced and helpfully explained by a master teacher?
In this collection of over 90 poems by poets such as Emily Dickinson, T. S. Eliot, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Robert Frost, William Shakespeare, and over 30 more, literary expert Leland Ryken introduces readers to the best of the best in devotional poetry, providing commentary that helps them see and appreciate not only the literary beauty of these poems but also the spiritual truths they contain.
The Letters of John Newton, Banner of Truth edition
These have long been treasured, and for good reason. Reading these letters will help you to become warmer in devotion to Jesus, stronger in times of trial, softer toward those who are hurting, and deeper in wisdom.
365 Days with Calvin, edited by Joel Beeke
Daily, short devotional sections drawn from Calvin’s sermons and commentaries. If you have never really read Calvin this would be a great place to start. You may be surprised how helpful and practical his writing can be.
The Hiding Place, Corrie Ten Boom
Corrie Ten Boom is an absolute hero of the faith. If you have never read her story you should. You probably won’t be able to put it down.