Bring love to the battle of fear
LOVE WINS EVERY TIME. Every day, we humans wrestle with fear in one form or another. Most people don’t realize fear can be overcome with love. Here are my own books on faith and peace, followed by ten more voices exploring the same truth.
Top 10 books we love
More voices of love, peace, and faith
These are recommended based on public reputation and theme alignment — inclusion isn’t a personal endorsement of every detail. If you’ve read one and have thoughts, I’d love to hear them.
1. The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
John Mark Comer
Explores slowing life down to deepen love for God and others through spiritual rest.
2. Anxious for Nothing
Max Lucado
Guides readers from chronic anxiety toward God-centered calm using Philippians 4.
3. The Gifts of Imperfection
Brené Brown
Encourages embracing wholehearted living by releasing shame and cultivating courage and self-compassion.
4. Jesus Calling
Sarah Young
Daily devotionals written as God’s voice inviting readers into peace and intimate trust.
5. The Purpose Driven Life
Rick Warren
Outlines five God-given purposes meant to give every person meaning, belonging, and direction.
6. Uninvited
Lysa TerKeurst
Addresses feelings of rejection and loneliness by redirecting identity toward God’s unconditional love.
7. Get Out of Your Head
Jennie Allen
Teaches readers to interrupt destructive thought patterns by anchoring the mind in God’s truth.
8. Present Over Perfect
Shauna Niequist
Reflects on choosing meaningful presence and rest over busyness, rooted in grace and love.
9. Forgiving What You Can’t Forget
Lysa TerKeurst
Explores how releasing deep hurt through forgiveness restores inner freedom and spiritual healing.
10. The Love Dare
Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick
A 40-day challenge teaching couples to practice unconditional love modeled on biblical principles.
If this speaks to you, start the journey with the song →