Each year as I look at how I want to grow and the books that I want to invest in my eyes are often bigger than my stomach when I want to digest new books. I can relate to Jared that there were a number of books on my list from 2015 that I will continue to work on as I turn the calendar to 2016. Here are the top 16 books that I am looking at reading in the next year. 

Theology

Message of the Old Testament: Promises Made by Mark Dever

Dignity and Destiny: Humanity in the Image of God by John Kilner

Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God by Timothy J. Keller

Pastoral Ministry

Survive or Thrive: 6 Relationships Every Pastor Needs by Jimmy Dodd

The Imperfect Pastor: Discovering Joy in Our Limitations Through a Daily Apprenticeship with Jesus by Zack Eswine

The Things of Earth: Treasuring God by Enjoying His Gifts by Joe Rigney

Cultural/Biography

All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes by Maya Angelou 

Under Our Skin--Getting Real About Race and Getting Free from the Fear and Frustrations that Divide Us by Benjamin Watson

Openness Unhindered: Further Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert on Sexual Identity and Union with Christ by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield

Family Ministry

The Gospel-Centered Parent by Rose Marie Miller, Deborah Herrell, and Jack Klumpenhower

The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New by Marty Machowski

The Life You Never Expected: Thriving While Parenting Special Needs Children by Andrew and Rachel Wilson

Fun

Man in the High Castle By Phillip K Dick

Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Superman For All Seasons by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale