Into the Mess & Other Jesus Stories
by Debie Thomas “To reflect on the Jesus of the Gospels is to reflect on paradox, mystery, wonder, and messiness,” says author Debie Thomas. “It is to find God in …
The Cost of Discipleship
by Dietrich Bonhoeffer – With growing parallels to a time when many professing Christians lent their support through voice or silence to a nationalist movement of favoritism for some and …
If Jesus Were Here Today
by Maralene and Miles Wesner – Maralene and Miles Wesner, whose generosity made this online resource library possible, are prolific writers of practical books focused on being faithful followers of …
The Moral Teachings of Jesus: Radical Instruction in the Will of God
by David P. Gushee – “I believe that the teachings of Jesus offer the best ethical instruction, the best account of the will of God, that the world has ever …
The Ninefold Path of Jesus: Hidden Wisdom of the Beatitudes
by Mark Scandrette – The introduction to The Ninefold Path of Jesus sets the stage for traveling the nine paths the author draws from Jesus’ teachings known as the Beatitudes. …
Crazy Christians: A Call to Follow Jesus
by Michael B. Curry – Upon hearing Episcopal Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, now retired, speak in 2023 I wrote about how clearly he “echoes a Jesus worldview.” “I’m here to …
Stories Jesus Still Tells: The Parables
by John Claypool – John Claypool was a uniquely gifted communicator — speaking and writing with the honesty and humility of fellow traveler. It was a model he picked up …
Jesus of Nazareth: What He Wanted, Who He Was
by Gerhard Lohfink – This is one of the most useful and inspiring resources I have found for learning about — and preparing a study series on — what Jesus …
The Disturbing Galilean: Essays about Jesus
by Malcolm Tolbert – The late New Testament scholar with a pastor’s heart begins this collection of essays with a simple yet important affirmation: “I am captivated by Jesus.” He …
Do You Really Know Jesus?
By Maralene and Miles Wesner – During the writing of this book, co-author Maralene Wesner “lived” for six months in the red-lettered words of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels, …