The following books and studies have shaped my understanding of Scripture and informed my writing over time. They are offered here as thoughtful conversation partners for those who wish to explore these themes more deeply. 

Resources are grouped broadly, reflecting areas of personal focus and study. While these works vary in emphasis and approach, Scripture remains the final authority and source of truth that grounds all of my writing.

Scripture & Biblical Theology

There are several commentaries, dictionaries, reference works, and other study tools that I return to when I’m unsure of the meaning of a passage. 

• Matthew Henry’s Commentary of the Bible
• Strong’s Concordance
• MacArthur Study Bible notes
• ESV Study Bible

Biblical Counseling & Spiritual Formation

Many books on counseling and spiritual formation have been helpful to me throughout my spiritual journey:

• A Praying Life by Donald Miller
• Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero
• The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
• Women Helping Women by Elyse Fitzpatrick & Carol Cornish
• When Life and Beliefs Collide by Carolyn Custis James
• Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No, to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

Devotionals & Bible Study

In my daily study, there are several podcasts, devotional books, and helpful study guides that I turn to, depending on life’s season:

• The Bible Recap Podcast by Tarah Leigh Cobble
• The Bible Project Videos and Website
• Gracelaced by Ruth Chou Simmons
• My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
• Gospel in Life by Timothy Keller
• What do I Know About My God by Mardi Collier

Community & Communication

In my personal and professional journeys, I’ve dealt with a lot of communication issues. This is the area I feel I have learned a great deal in, but still have the furthest to grow in as well. Some resources in this section draw from communication and conflict-management research rather than theology. They are included for their practical insight into human interaction and are best read alongside Scripture, which remains the foundation for wisdom and truth.

• The Peacemaker: a Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict by Ken Sande
• Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church by Diane Langberg
• Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, et al. 
• You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing and Why It Matters by Kate Murphy
• Dorie: The Girl Nobody Loved by Dorie Van Stone

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