Books Read in 2013

Pierre-Auguste Renoir: "Gabrielle lisante" and "Liseuse a la Venus"

January

1. Brentwood. Grace Livingstone Hill. 1937. 315 pages.
2. God on the Streets of Gotham. Paul Asay. 2012. Tyndale. 240 pages.
3. The Man Christ Jesus: Theological Reflections on the Humanity of Christ. Bruce A. Ware. 2012. Crossway. 156 pages.
4. Spring for Susannah. Catherine Richmond. 2011. Thomas Nelson. 352 pages.
5. Love Comes Softly. Janette Oke. 1979. 240 pages.
6. Preparing for Jesus' Return. A.W. Tozer, James Snyder, ed. 2012. Regal. 211 pages.
7. The Dilemma of Charlotte Farrow. Olivia Newport. 2013. Revell. 320 pages.
8. To Win Her Heart. Karen Witemeyer. 2011. Bethany House. 347 pages.
9. How You Can Be Sure That You Will Spend Eternity with God. Erwin Lutzer. 1996. Moody. 159 pages.
10. Found God's Will: Find the Direction and Purpose God Wants for Your Life. John MacArthur. David C. Cook. 80 pages.
11. And the Lamb Wins: Why The End of the World Is Really Good News. Simon Ponsonby. 2008. David C. Cook. 322 pages.
12. Becoming Lucy (Winds Across the Prairie #1) Martha Rogers. 2009. 304 pages.

February

1. The Fairest Beauty. Melanie Dickerson. 2013. Zondervan. 352 pages. 
2. Jesus + Nothing = Everything. Tullian Tchividjian. 2011. Crossway. 220 pages. 
3. Rebekah. Jill Eileen Smith. 2013. Revell. 320 pages.  
4. Comforts From Romans: Celebrating the Gospel One Day at A Time by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick. 2013. Crossway. 160 pages.
5. The Beatles, God, & The Bible. Ray Comfort. 2012. WND Books. 180 pages.  
6. One Minute After You Die. Erwin Lutzer. 1997. Moody Publishers. 192 pages.  
7. Your Eternal Reward. Erwin Lutzer. 1998. Moody Publishers. 171 pages. 
8. A New Home for Lily by Mary Ann Kinsinger and Suzanne Woods Fisher. 2013. Revell. 272 pages.  
9. Bride in the Bargain. Deeanne Gist. 2009. Bethany House. 365 pages.
10. Thru the Bible Commentary Series: Romans Chapters 1-8. J. Vernon McGee. Thomas Nelson. 170 pages.
11. Love's Enduring Promise. Janette Oke. 1980. Bethany House. 239 pages. 
12. Desiring God. John Piper. 1986/1996. Multnomah. 358 pages. 
13. John Calvin And His Passion for the Majesty of God. John Piper. 2008. 64 pages.  
14. One Perfect Life. John MacArthur. 2013. Thomas Nelson. 520 pages. 
15. Marcia Schuyler. Grace Livingston Hill. 1908. 224 pages.  
16. Convert: From Adam to Christ. Emilio Ramos. 2012. Bridge-Logos Foundation. 183 pages. 
17. Thru the Bible Commentary Series: Romans 9-16. J. Vernon McGee. Thomas Nelson. 144 pages. 

March

1. Phoebe Deane. Grace Livingston Hill. 1909. 224 pages.
2.  Comforts From The Cross: Celebrating the Gospel One Day At A Time. Elyse M. Fitzpatrick. 2009. Crossway. 152 pages. 
3. Love's Long Journey. Janette Oke. 1982. Bethany House. 240 pages. 
4. The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: An English Professor's Journey Into Christian Faith. Rosaria Champagne Butterfield. 2012. (September 2012). Crown and Covenant. 150 pages. 
5. The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon. Steven J. Lawson. 2012. Reformation Publishers. 145 pages.  
6. Gods at War: Defeating the Idols That Battle for Your Heart. 2013. Zondervan. 240 pages. 
7. Thru the Bible Commentary: Jeremiah and Lamentations. J. Vernon McGee. 1997. Thomas Nelson. 216 pages. 
8. The Child's Story Bible. Catherine F. Vos. (1938, 1949, 1958,) 1969. Eerdman's Publishing Company. 733 pages.   
9. Note to Self: The Discipline of Preaching to Yourself. Joe Thorn. Foreword by Sam Storms. 2011. Crossway Books. 144 pages.
10. Moonlight Masquerade. Ruth Axtell. 2013. Revell. 352 pages.  
11. All of Grace. Charles Spurgeon. 142 pages.
12. Revelation 1-5. (Thru the Bible Commentary Series) J. Vernon McGee. Thomas Nelson. 152 pages. 
13. Thru the Bible Commentary Series: Revelation 6-13. J. Vernon McGee. Thomas Nelson. 192 pages. 
14. Taking God Seriously. J.I. Packer. 2013. Crossway. 160 pages. 

April

1. Altar Ego by Craig Groeschel. February 2013. Zondervan. 240 pages. 
2. The Insanity of God: A True Story of Faith Resurrected. Nik Ripken. 2013. B&H. 384 pages. 
3. Love At Any Cost. Julie Lessman. 2013. Revell. 416 pages. 
4. The Tutor's Daughter. Julie Klassen. 2013. Bethany House. 412 pages.
5. Love's Abiding Joy. Janette Oke. 1983. Bethany House. 240 pages. 
6. Iscariot. Tosca Lee. 2013. Howard Books. 336 pages. 
7. When Jesus Wept. Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene. 2013. Zondervan. 304 pages.
8. Miranda. Grace Livingston Hill. 1915. 224 pages. 
9. Everlasting Righteousness. Horatius Bonar. 1872. 114 pages. 
10. Rhythms of Grace: How the Church's Worship Tells The Story of The Gospel. Mike Cosper. Foreword by Bob Kauflin. 2013. Crossway. 224 pages.
11. The Disappearance of God: Dangerous Beliefs in the New Spiritual Openness. R. Albert Mohler Jr. 2009. Multnomah. 194 pages.
12.  The Truth of the Cross. R.C. Sproul. 2007. Reformation Trust. 168 pages. 
13. Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Matthew. J.C. Ryle. 408 pages.

May

1. Crucifying Morality: The Gospel of the Beatitudes. R.W. Glenn. 2013. Shepherd Press. 128 pages.
2. God's Power For Your Life: How the Holy Spirit Transforms You Through God's Word. A.W. Tozer. Edited by James L. Snyder. 2013. 224 pages. 
3. The Radical Cross.  A.W. Tozer. Christian Publications. 148 pages.
4. The Scriptures Testify About Me: Jesus and the Gospel In the Old Testament. Edited by D.A. Carson. Featuring essays by R. Albert Mohler Jr., Tim Keller, Alistair Begg, James MacDonald, Conrad Mbewe, Matt Chandler, Mike Bullmore, and D.A. Carson. 2013. Crossway. 188 pages.
5. In The Steps of St. Paul. H.V. Morton. 1935. 528 pages.
6. Love's Unending Legacy. Janette Oke. 1984. Bethany House. 239 pages.
7. The Sovereignty and Supremacy of King Jesus: Bowing to the Gracious Despot. Mike Abendroth. 2011. Day One. 240 pages.  
8. Revelation 14-22 (Thru the Bible Commentary Series) J. Vernon McGee. Thomas Nelson. 204 pages.
9. According to the Pattern. Grace Livingston Hill. 1903. 186 pages. 
10. Words to Winners of Souls. Horatius Bonar. 1877. 72 pages.  
11. Gospel: Recovering the Power That Made Christianity Revolutionary. J.D. Greear. Foreword by Timothy Keller. B&H Books. 266 pages.  
12. Christ the Eternal Son. A.W. Tozer. 175 pages. 
13. The Bookends of the Christian Life. Jerry Bridges and Bob Bevington. 2009. March 2009. Crossway Publishers. 160 pages. 
14. Roses Have Thorns: A Novel of Elizabeth I. Sandra Byrd. Simon & Schuster. 336 pages. 

June

1. The Christian Atheist: Believing in God But Living As If He Doesn't Exist. Craig Groeschel. 2010. Zondervan. 256 pages.
2. Awesome Bible Verses Every Kid Should Know...And What They Mean. Rebecca Lutzer. 2013. Harvest House. 111 pages.
3. The Book of Revelation. Adapted by Matt Dorff. Translated by Father Mark Arey and Father Philemon Sevastiades. Illustrated by Chris Koelle. 2012. Zondervan. 192 pages.  
4. Love's Unfolding Dream. Janette Oke. 1987. Bethany House. 240 pages. 
5. The Holy Spirit: Who He Is and What He Does. R.A. Torrey. Edited by Harold J. Chadwick. Bridge Logos. 343 pages. 
6. In The Steps of the Master. H.V. Morton. 1934. 416 pages.  
7. Creature of the Word. Matt Chandler, Eric Geiger, Josh Patterson. 2012. B&H. 256 pages.
8. The Pilgrim's Progress. John Bunyan. 1678. 185 pages? 
9. Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Mark. J.C. Ryle. 384 pages. 
10. Name Above All Names. Alistair Begg and Sinclair B. Ferguson. 2013. Crossway. 192 pages. 
11. Children's Favorite Bible Stories. Compiled by Tama Fortner. Illustrated by Natalie Carabetta. 2012. Thomas Nelson. 432 pages.  
12. The Glory of Heaven: The Truth About Heaven, Angels, and Eternal Life. John MacArthur. 1996/2013. Crossway. 224 pages.
13. Done: What Most Religions Don't Tell You About the Bible. Cary Schmidt. 2005. Striving Together Publications. 114 pages.
14. The Cure: The Divine RX for the Body of Christ: Life Changing Love. Harry Kraus, M.D. 2008. 188 pages. 

July

1.  A Promise to Love. Serena B. Miller. 2012. Revell. 332 pages. [Source: Library]  
2. The Measure of Katie Calloway. Serena B. Miller. 2011. Revell. 320 pages. [Source: Library] 
3. The Sunroom. Beverly Lewis. 1998. Bethany House. 144 pages. [Source: Bought] 
4. By Grace Alone. Sinclair B. Ferguson. 2010. Reformation Trust. 123 pages. [Source: Borrowed from friend] 
5. The Cost of Discipleship. Dietrich Bonhoeffer. 1937/1959/1995. Simon & Schuster. 320 pages. [Source: Borrowed from friend.]  
6. Chosen by God. R.C. Sproul. 1986/1994/2011. Tyndale. 216 pages. [Source: Bought] 
7. A Big Year for Lily. Suzanne Woods Fisher and Mary Ann Kinsinger. 2013. Revell. 272 pages. [Source: Review Copy]
8. Fatherless. James C. Dobson and Kurt Bruner. 2013. FaithWords. 448 pages. [Source: Bought]
9. Heaven: Priceless Encouragements on the Way to Our Eternal Home. J.C. Ryle. 92 pages. [Source: Bought] 
10. Love Takes Wing. Janette Oke. 1988. Bethany House. 240 pages. [Source: Own]. 
11. Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart. J.D. Greear. 2013. B&H. 128 pages. [Source: Library]
12. UnChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity...and Why It Matters. David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons. 2007. Baker Books. 256 pages.
13. Stealing the Preacher by Karen Witemeyer. 2013. Bethany House. 352 pages.
14. Bonhoeffer on the Christian Life. Stephen J. Nichols. 2013. Crossway. 208 pages.
15. Erasing Hell: What God Said About Eternity, and the Things We Made Up. Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle. 2011. David C. Cook. 208 pages. 
16. Anomaly. Krista McGee. 2013. Thomas Nelson. 2013. 320 pages. [Source: Library]

August

1. On Distant Shores. Sarah Sundin. 2013. Revell. 432 pages. [Source: Review Copy]
2. Captives (The Safe Lands #1) Jill Williamson. 2013. Zondervan. 400 pages. [Source: Library]
3. Undaunted: Daring To Do What God Calls You To Do (Student Edition). Christine Caine. 2013. Zondervan. 208 pages. [Source: Review copy]
4. How to Make Friends and Monsters. Ron Bates. 2013. Zondervan. 224 pages. [Source: Review copy]
5. Love Finds A Home. Janette Oke. 1989. Bethany House. 240 pages. [Source: Owned for decades]   
6. Pleasure and Profit in Bible Study. D.L. Moody. 167 pages. [Source: Bought] 
7. Is The Bible True...Really? Josh McDowell and Dave Sterrett. 2011. Moody. 144 pages. [Source: Bought]  
8. Weakness Is The Way. J.I. Packer. 2013. Crossway. 128 pages. [Source: Review Copy] 
9. God Knows My Name: Never Forgotten, Forever Loved. Beth Redman. 2010. David C. Cook. 192 pages. [Source: Bought] 

September

1. Which Bible Translation Should I Use? A Comparison of 4 Major Recent Versions. Andreas J. Kostenberger, ed. 2012. B&H. 224 pages. [Source: Bought]
2. Love's Awakening. Laura Frantz. 2013. Revell. 416 pages. [Source: Review Copy]
3. The Invention of Sarah Cummings. 2013. Revell. 304 pages. [Source: Review Copy]
4. A Surprise for Lily. Mary Ann Kinsinger and Suzanne Woods Fisher. 2013. Revell. 268 pages. [Source: Review Copy]  
5. Sovereign Grace Its Source, Its Nature, and Its Effects. Dwight Lyman Moody. 1891. 90 pages. [Source: Bought.] 
6. One With Christ. An Evangelical Theology of Salvation. Marcus Peter Johnson. 2013. Crossway. 256 pages. [Source: Review Copy]
7. The Romance of Grace. Jim McNeely III. 2013. Libertary Co. 148 pages. [Source: Bought]
8. Prophet by Frank Peretti. 1992/2004. Crossway. 416 pages. [Source: Bought] 
9. God & Kings. Lynn Austin. 1995/2005. Bethany House. 317 pages. [Source: Bought]
10. Song of Redemption. Lynn Austin. 2005. Bethany House. 352 pages. [Source: Bought] 
11. When Calls the Heart. Janette Oke. 1983/2005. Bethany House. 224 pages. 

October

1. Return to Me. Lynn Austin. 2013. Bethany House. 464 pages. [Source: Review copy]
2. To Live Is Christ To Die Is Gain. Matt Chandler. 2013. David C. Cook. 224 pages. [Source: Bought]  
3. A Call To Spiritual Reformation. Priorities from Paul and His Prayers. D.A. Carson. 1992. Baker. 232 pages. [Source: Bought] 
4. When Comes The Spring. Janette Oke. 1985. Bethany House. 252 pages. [Source: Library]  
5. A Wreath of Snow. Liz Curtis Higgs. 2012. Waterbrook. 224 pages. [Source: Library]
6. Under A Blackberry Moon. Serena B. Miller. 2013. Revell. 352 pages. [Source: Review copy]  
7. Does Prayer Change Things? (Crucial Questions) R.C. Sproul. 1998. Reformation Trust. 88 pages. [Source: Bought] 
8. The Strength of His Hand. Lynn Austin. 2005. Bethany House. 336 pages. [Source: Bought]  
9. Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery. Eric Metaxas. 2007. HarperCollins. 304 pages. [Source: Bought]
10. Faith of My Fathers. Lynn Austin. 2006. Bethany House. 320 pages. [Source: Bought]  
11. Among the Gods. Lynn Austin. 2006. Bethany House. 352 pages. [Source: Bought] 
12. Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing. Sally Lloyd Jones. 2013 (Leather). Zonderkidz. 224 pages. [Source: Review copy]
13. The Cat in the Window And Other Stories of the Cats We Love. Callie Smith Grant, ed. 2013. Revell. 192 pages. [Source: Review copy] 

November

1. Found In Him. Elyse M. Fitzpatrick. 2013. Crossway. 240 pages. [Source: Review Copy]  
2. The Kind of Preaching God Blesses. Steven J. Lawson. 2013. Harvest House. 128 pages. [Source: Book I Bought]
3. Almost Heaven by Chris Fabry. 2010. Tyndale. 400 pages. [Source: Book I Bought] 
4. Prodigal Cat. Janette Oke. 1984. Bethany House. 160 pages. [Source: Childhood Copy] 
5. Spunky's Diary. Janette Oke. 1982/1998. Bethany House. 112 pages. [Source: Childhood Copy] 
6. When Breaks the Dawn. Janette Oke. 1985. Bethany House. 215 pages. [Source: Library] 
7. Reliable Truth: The Validity of the Bible in an Age of Skepticism. Richard E. Simmons III. 2012. Union Hill. 192 pages. [Source: Review Copy] 
8. Perfectly Matched. Maggie Brendan. 2013. Revell. 352 pages. [Source: Library] 
9. Living for God's Glory. Joel R. Beeke. 2008. Reformation Trust. 414 pages. [Source: Borrowed From Friend]
10. Ducktails. Janette Oke. 1985. Bethany House. 144 pages. [Source: Childhood Copy]  
11. A Cote of Many Colors. Janette Oke. 1987. Bethany House. 144 pages. [Source: Childhood Copy] 
12. The Impatient Turtle. Janette Oke. 1986. Bethany House. 112 pages. [Source: Childhood Copy]
13. Made In Our Image. Steven J. Lawson. 2000. Doubleday. 224 pages. [Source: Borrowed From Friend]
14. Not In The Heart. Chris Fabry. 2012. Tyndale. 432 pages. [Source: Book I Bought]

December

1. Isaiah Chapters 1-35 (Thru the Bible). J. Vernon McGee. 1991. Nelson. 225 pages.  
2. Adventure Bible Storybook: Deluxe Edition. Catherine DeVries. Illustrated by Jim Madsen. 2009. Zonderkidz. 288 pages. [Source: Review Copy]  
3. When Hope Springs New. Janette Oke. 1986. Bethany House. 216 pages. [Source: Book I Own]
4. What is Biblical Theology: A Guide to the Bible's Story, Symbolism, and Patterns. James M. Hamilton Jr. 2013. Crossway. 128 pages. [Source: Review Copy] 
5. A Light in the Window. Julie Lessman. 2013. Ten Talents Press. [Source: Book I Bought]
6. An Amish Christmas. (Brides of Amish Country). Patricia Davids. 2010. Steeple Hill Love Inspired. 224 pages. [Source: Book I Bought]
7. A Home for My Heart. Anne Mateer. 2013. Bethany House. 352 pages. [Source: Review copy] 

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible