New Year’s Eve often means people asking what your resolution is — but maybe you don’t have one yet. Or maybe you do, and you’ve struggled in the past to stick with it long enough to make real progress. We’ve been there. Around March, it’s easy to realize what slipped by the wayside in between morning drop-offs, traffic-filled commutes, grocery lists, and endless cups of coffee.

Let this year be different. Instead of white-knuckling your way through change, what if you invited truth, encouragement, and steady guidance into the journey? Books have a way of slowing us down, helping us reflect, and gently calling us toward the life we truly desire — one shaped by wisdom, faith, and intentional choices.

We’ve gathered six books below that make follow-through feel possible again. They speak to real struggles, offer practical next steps, and ignite a renewed desire for growth that lasts beyond January. Whether you want to reset your rhythms, deepen your faith, strengthen your prayer life, or find clarity in a season of transition, there’s something here that will meet you right where you are.

Check them out — and choose the one that will help you step into the new year with hope and purpose.

My flight was delayed—­again—­and as I’d been sitting for over three hours, I decided to stretch my legs and walk the length of the airport concourse. I saw a woman sitting by herself at an empty gate, and I could tell that she was crying. She had pulled a headscarf down over her face, but her shoulders were shaking. I sat down beside her and waited. After a few moments she lifted her head and looked at me.

“Can I help?” I asked.

Lost and Alone

She shook her head and said something, but it was in a language I didn’t recognize or understand. She was clutching a piece of paper in her right hand, and I touched it, as if to ask if I could see it. Reluctantly, she passed it to me. It was a phone number, so I decided to call the number, hoping whoever was on the other end could help.

When a man answered, I tried to explain what was going on, describing the woman as best I could. He told me it was his mother. I passed the phone to her, and her face lit up.

As the holidays draw near, our calendars begin to fill, our to-do lists grow long, and the days seem to slip by faster than we’d like. It’s easy to get caught up in the preparations —decorating the tree, baking cookies, wrapping gifts —and miss the quiet invitation of the season: to pause, to prepare our hearts, and to make room for Jesus.

Advent is a beautiful opportunity to slow down our pace and refocus our attention on the true meaning of Christmas. It reminds us that long before the rush and noise, there was a silent night, a humble manger, and a Savior who came near. In the midst of all that needs doing, we can still choose to create moments that draw our hearts back to Him.

One simple yet meaningful way to do that is through reading. A good book can help us step away from the hurry and rest our minds on truth and beauty. Whether it’s a devotional that draws us closer to God, a story that sparks joy and gratitude, or a children’s book that helps little hearts understand the wonder of Jesus’ birth, these stories have a way of bringing light and peace into our homes.

If you need some Christian fiction reads this Valentine’s Day, here is a great list to choose from. Read one or read them all!

Dive into these pages of Christian fiction romance reads for Valentine’s Day—and all year long! Love is in the air and your next heartwarming romantic novel is a click away. Choose which one (or more) will be your next read. 

• Marriage of convenience
• Pre-World War I
• International setting 

• Historical romance 
• Journey to Ireland 
• Sweet faith storyline

• Scottish romance 
• Marriage of convenience 
• Colonial era

• Western setting
• Treasure hunt
• Cowboy hero

• Friends fall in love
• African American main characters 
• Strong faith elements

• WWII-era Scotland
• Secrets and spies
• From enemies to falling in love

• Matchmaking rom-com 
• Set in a library
• Chronic illness representation

• Forging a future in the American West 
• Childhood friends fall in love
• Faith, hope, and love

• Farming small town
• Humor plus a sweet love story
• Family dynamics

• New Orleans contemporary romance
• Hallmark movie-esque
• Age 35+ main characters

• Beachside setting
• Opposites attract
• Artist heroine

• Former Broadway actress heroine
• Deaf and hard-of-hearing representation
• Emotional contemporary romance

We love how these clean, Christian fiction books contain sweet romance, deep faith, and exciting plotlines.

Books make wonderful presents, offering inspiration, joy, and a touch of warmth. Here are some fantastic book recommendations that will make great Christmas gifts for everyone on your list. As the Christmas season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about the perfect gifts for the special people in your life.

For the Home:

These books are our favorites from the last year for anyone looking for a book for their kitchen or home. These could be for you or a friend, coworker, or loved one who enjoys time at home cooking, decorating, or snuggling with pets!

The Beverly Lewis Amish Heritage Cookbook, 20th Anniversary Edition by Beverly Lewis – This updated and expanded edition includes over 200 authentic and time-tested recipes, time-saving tips, and personal glimpses into Amish life. It’s perfect for anyone who loves cooking and wants to bring the homespun taste of Amish country to their kitchen.

The Kitchen Devotional – Combining 90 readings and more than 50 recipes, this devotional offers daily servings of faith and encouragement. It covers topics like gathering with family, lessons learned in the kitchen, and the ministry of hospitality. It’s a delightful gift for those who find joy in cooking and sharing meals with loved ones.

If you’re looking for some advent books to prepare your heart for Christmas this holiday season, here are a few to choose from.

With Advent less than a month away, we are busy trying to decide which devotional we want to read through this year to deepen our experience of Christmas and the Christmas story. Spending time reading through an Advent devotional in this busy season gives us the space to praise God for the gift He gave us at Christmas!

If you find yourself looking for an Advent devotional this year, we recommend four of our favorite options below. 

Devotionals to Help You Rediscover the Meaning of Christmas

To refresh your faith with Scripture and stories of simple Christmases of the past, read The Gifts of Christmas!

If you are looking for an Advent devotional that walks you through the Christmas story in Scripture with insights to help you ponder the miracle of Christmas, read Prepare Him Room.

For biblical and historical insights in the people, places, and events surrounding the nativity, we recommend Star of Wonder.

Finally, for a beautifully designed Advent devotional filled with wisdom and thoughtful prayers illustrated with full-color calligraphy, read Come Discover Christmas.

If you’re looking for the perfect Christian gifts for dad and inspiring gifts for graduates, check out this list of encouraging and challenging books.

In May, we get so busy with celebrating moms, but we can’t forget that Father’s Day is right around the corner, too. We’ve gathered a few of our favorite books for our favorite men below, so if the man in your life is a reader, we know he’ll love these books!

Dads:

From WWII fiction to books written specifically for Christian men wanting to grow in their faith, we’ve made sure to include a variety of books for men.

We especially love the book specifically on fatherhood, The Intentional Father by Jon Tyson, for all the ways it can equip dads to raise strong sons and create a special bond with their sons.

Praying the Scriptures for Your Life: 31 Days of Abiding in the Presence, Provision, and Power of God by Jodie Berndt

The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character by Jon Tyson

The Men We Need: God’s Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up by Brant Hansen

The Five Marks of a Man: Finding Your Path to Courageous Manhood by Brian Tome

The Five Marks of a Man Tactical Guide by Brian Tome

The Long March Home: A World War II Novel of the Pacific by Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee

We can’t forget that May and June are also when our children, grandchildren, and other important young people graduate!

While having only one day to celebrate the mom in your life (or yourself!) is not enough, we love the chance to gather a few of our favorite books for Christian moms into one list.

If you’re a mom, we hope you set aside some time to relax this Mother’s Day—reading, sleeping, sitting on the porch, or whatever is most refreshing for you!

Our favorite of these options is to read and spend some time in the Word, so we picked plenty of devotionals, books on prayer, and books for growing your faith for this list!

Of course, we love letting our minds escape from everyday life for a while with a clean Christian fiction book as well, so we couldn’t leave our recent favorites off the list!

Devotionals for Moms

From encouragement for your marriage (from our very own Lisa Jacobson!) to readings focused on strength, peace, encouragement, and understanding God, we know you’ll find a devotional below to draw you close to the Lord.

We especially love Prevail by Susie Larson for how it teaches us about Scripture and God’s heart for us.

Now that spring is in full swing, we’ve got spring cleaning and organization on our minds! We’ve gathered 6 books on cleaning, organizing, decluttering, and time management to get your spring off to a great start.

Once we get that itch to deep clean, tidy up, and purge unnecessary items from our houses, we can’t stop until we’ve started working on at least one cleaning project or another. Sometimes the whole house ends up getting rearranged in the end, but either way, it feels so nice to have a fresh start, clear surfaces, and maybe some new tools in our cleaning repertoire.

Time Organizing

The Time-Saving Mom by Crystal Paine is our go-to book for getting your time back as a busy mom. Crystal helps readers learn time-saving hacks, create morning and evening routines to set them up for success and prioritize their time with God and their families.

The Working Mom’s Guide to Managing Stress and Thriving by Jessica N. Turner is a short and incredibly practical book designed to help working moms set achievable goals, cultivate deeper friendships, develop home management solutions, and establish clear work boundaries.

Check out this list of books and devotionals that encourage us to love our kids more deeply and teach them about God’s truth for Easter.

The celebration of Jesus’ resurrection at Easter is just a few short weeks away and with it the opportunity to fill up your child’s Easter basket with stories that will remind them of God’s love! We’ve gathered below a list of some of our favorite Christian children’s books to encourage your child’s faith and growth this spring. What better way to prepare to celebrate the real joy of Easter with your kids? 

We didn’t forget about the parents, either! With family devotionals and books on loving your kids and having tough faith conversations, we have a list of our favorites for you, too!

Easter Books

If you are looking for Easter-specific books for your kids, look no further! For young kids, check out Snuggle Time Easter Stories, That Grand Easter Day!, and The Most Glorious Easter Morning. We can’t get over these sweet stories designed to help even your youngest child start to understand the wonder of the Easter story.