7 Books About Faith And Doubt

These books and writers offered support and encouragement during a volatile, confusing, and painful time in life. I was a long-time Christian, but there have been times I’ve wondered if it was all true, if it was all worth it. In this heartwarming book, Archbishop Desmond Tutu shares his ubuntu philosophy in a way that even the youngest reader can understand.

It’s been nearly six years since IFWE published our first “top ten” list of books on faith and work. Since then, we’ve seen additional great books published that we want to bring to your attention. We’ve updated our “top ten” list with books that powerfully and creatively explain the biblical meaning of work. Many of the concepts we’ve discussed on this blog, like the cultural mandate or the four chapter-gospel, are more fully explained in these works. In Places I’ve Taken My Body, the first essay collection by poet Molly McCully Brown, the disabled body entangles itself with faith and doubt.

Tutu hopes for all people to see that they’re family — no matter what they look like, where they come from, or how they worship. He advocates for unity and forgiveness, ideals for all of us to live by. This Little Golden board book is a lovingly simple introduction to prominent Bible stories, with warm, engaging illustrations and pages made for curious hands new to the wonderful worlds of reading and faith. When writing and revising my novel Call It Horses, I spent time in the narrator Frankie’s two spiritual homelands—the desert and the bog. I tromped in the desert scrub and camped in the Appalachian bog, the deep sandstone reds and the verdant greens, respectively, providing a physical correlative for Frankie’s restless spirit.

The spiritual journey of Bunyan inspired many profound revelations about faith and fellowship which led to the creation of thePilgrim’s Progress. Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh uses his poetic style and easy-to-follow interpretations throughout The Heart of Buddha’s Teaching. The book explores how suffering comes in multiple forms and how it, ultimately, can create a path toward enlightenment.

Many of our authors are pastors and Bible teachers, focusing on Christian living, spiritual growth, and devotionals. Our titles regularly appear on theNew York Timesand other national bestseller lists while inspiring millions of readers worldwide. Based near Nashville, Tennessee, FaithWords has sold over 60 million books since its founding 2001. This is a gorgeous book about the common bond of humanity, written by Barack Obama's sister. Timely messages about hope and faith encourage readers to open their hearts and minds to compassion, inspiration, and believing in something bigger than yourself.

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