Our Favorite Biographies

If we had to pick only one book genre to read, it would without a doubt be biographies. For Chris it was foundational in his growth as a believer after being saved, we gave biographies to our wedding party when we got married, throughout our marriage it’s been a tradition to read through a biography together at bedtime and now our girls have learned this enjoyment and love to read biographies as well.

It’s so encouraging and spurs us on in our faith to read and learn from those who have lived the Christian life before us, either hundreds of years ago or during our lifetime. What a gift to have these records and true stories to enjoy - such a treasure for our souls!

We were recently asked to compile a list of our favorites and we thought that was a great idea! So here they are:

• The Life of Trust - Autobiography of George Mueller

• Robert Chapman: Apostle of Love

• A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael

• To the Golden Shore: The Life of Adoniram Judson

• Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret

• No Compromise: The Life Story of Keith Green

• Becoming Elizabeth Elliot

• Evidence Not Seen

• Joni and Ken: An Untold Love Story

• 50 People Every Christian Should Know: Learning from Spiritual Giants of the Faith

• Biography Sermons by John Piper

For Kids:

• Trailblazer Series

• Everyone a Child Should Know

There are so many more we want to read! If you have a favorite biography, please let us know in the comments. We’d love to hear your recommendations as well!