Two on Dying Well
Nancy Guthrie has edited a new book of collected essays, this one on facing death, something we all would rather not think about. But, says Guthrie,
I’m convinced that there is a real freedom, and even joy, in thinking it through, and that exploring death in light of the Scriptures can actually soothe our fears and infuse our thoughts about death with hope and peace.
You can read the preface and first chapter (an essay by J. I. Packer titled Only When You Know How to Die Can You Know How to Live) of O Love That Will Not Let Me Go: Facing Death with Courageous Confidence in God
I’ve just ordered this one for the church library because while we have lots and lots of books on the Christian way to do just about every other life task, we have nothing at all on dying well.
While looking for books on dying, I also found a newly released book from Crossway: Finishing Well to the Glory of God: Strategies from a Christian Physician
One on Living in an Affluent Society
Jen (Like Snow in May) reviews Unfettered Hope by Marva Dawn and recommends it, although she does disagree fairly strongly with Dawn’s views on some things.
A Few for Kids and Youth
Now I’m looking for your recommendations. The children and youth section of the church library needs serious updating. (We have a complete set of Danny Orlis books. Need I say more?) I have some funds. What Christian books have your children enjoyed? Your teenagers? What would you recommend?