Books
Below are some of my favorite books to help you grow in your Christian calling
Find Your Christian Calling
"It is in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for." -Ephesians 1.11
Clarity for Your Calling
by R.J. Scherba
My free ebook. Discover which Christian Calling Valley you are in and God's purposes in it. Get steps for moving forward in your calling.
The Calling Journey
by Tony Stoltzfus
This is my favorite book about divine calling! Christian life coach Tony Stoltzfus has coached hundreds of people during his 35-year career. He discovered four peaks and three valleys that people usually move through in their calling journey. Be encouraged that God has been developing your divine calling ever since you accepted Jesus as Savior. Discover where you are in your Calling Journey, and how to move toward fulfillment of that calling.
Third Calling
by Richard and Leona Bergstrom
People typically reach the sweet spot of divine calling, or life purpose, only in the last half of life, often well beyond retirement age! If you are age 50+, his book will inspire and equip you like you’ve never thought possible!
Visioneering
by Andy Stanley
From the story of Nehemiah, well-known pastor Andy Stanley derives 17 building blocks of vision for divine calling, and gives you 18 projects that you can do to discover and develop yours.
Living Forward
by Michael Hyatt & Daniel Harkavy
Understand your need for change, chart your course, and make it happen.
Grow in Christ
"Taste and see that the Lord is good." -Psalm 34:8
Questions for Jesus
by Tony Stoltzfus
This book will absolutely transform your relationship with Jesus! Most Christians regularly ask God for guidance or help, or for God to tell them what to do. In other words, we pray about the business of how to live the Christian life. Start your intimate journey of praying your heart’s deepest desires. A spiritual game-changer for every Christian!
The Invitation
by Tony Stoltzfus
You are invited to experience the change you’ve always wanted – to a transformed life in Christ. This gift comes not by trying harder, but through encounters with Jesus that fill your deepest desires. This enlightening model for heart-transformation is revolutionary! I highly recommend this book!
Draw the Circle
by Mark Patterson
An extremely practical and hugely encouraging book for ramping up the specificity and persistence of your prayers, for phenomenal power and results. Packed full of inspiring examples. Companion text is The Circle Maker (see below).
The Circle Maker
by Mark Patterson
An extremely practical and hugely encouraging book for ramping up the specificity and persistence of your prayers, for phenomenal power and results. Packed full of inspiring examples. Companion devotional guide is Draw the Circle (see above).
Earth Psalms
by Francine Rivers
Fifty-two devotionals, one for each week of the year, from a refreshingly different and inspiring perspective. Highly recommended.
Experience Christmas
by R.J. Scherba
30 daily devotionals for the Christmas season. All of the devotionals integrate the best Christmas videos on the Internet with Bible verses, quotes, and discussion questions, for inspirational connection with the real Reason for the Season.
Sacred Pathways
by Gary L. Thomas
Which are you: the naturalist, the ascetic, the traditionalist, the activist, the enthusiast, the intellectual, etc.? Learn how to relate to God according to how He has uniquely created you.
God Speaks Your Love Language
by Gary Chapman
Do you realize that the God of the universe speaks your love language, and your expressions of love for Him are shaped by your love language? Learn how you can give and receive God’s love through the five love languages: words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch.
Spiritual Disciplines Handbook
by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun
Discover and learn how to do 62 spiritual disciplines for living the Christian life.
Secrets of the Secret Place
by Bob Sorge
How to go beyond “going through the motions” with God, and get down to deep relationship.
Sacred Rhythms
by Ruth Haley Barton
How to live a balanced, purposeful life in Christ.
The Rest of God
by Mark Buchanan
The importance and practice of Sabbath.
Overview of the Bible
"Open my eyes to see wonderful things in your word." -Psalm 119:18
Training for Service
by Orrin Root
A classic overview of the Bible.
Bible Clues for the Clueless
by Christopher Hudson
A light-hearted but complete review of the Bible.
Overcome Obstacles
"I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." -Philippians 4:13
Margin
by Richard Swenson
How to organize your life so that you have time for the important things.
Boundaries
by Henry Cloud
How to set boundaries so that others don’t take unhealthy control of your life, and so that you don’t take unhealthy control of theirs! Also, how to set boundaries with yourself, and even how boundaries relate to God.
Boundaries in Marriage
by Henry Cloud
How to set boundaries so that your spouse doesn’t take unhealthy control of your life, and so that you don’t take unhealthy control of his/hers!
Restored
by Helen Baratta
God often prompts us to get healthy for maximum personal joy and spiritual impact. This is the best book I know about the topic of losing weight. But the book is about so much more than that.
Strengthen Spiritual Leadership
"Humble yourselves before the Lord and He will lift you up." -James 4:10
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership
by Ruth Haley Barton
How to gain strength when leadership burdens steal your zeal and strength.
The E Myth Revisited
by Michael E. Gerber
The sub-title is a great summary of what this book is about: Why most businesses don’t work and what to do about it.
Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership
by Gary McIntosh & Samuel D. Rima
How to overcome the dark side of your own leadership.
R.J. Scherba Christian Coaching is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. R.J. only lists resources that she highly values and uses herself.
