12 Great Books That Show the Range of Christian Fiction

12 Great Books That Show the Range of Christian Fiction

Different Ways to Read the Bible

If you're a Christian, you can never be too familiar with the holy book. But not every version of it works for everyone. Luckily, there are many different ways to experience the word of God. Here are a few:

• Audio Bibles
• Children's Bibles
• Study Bibles
• Spanish English Bibles
• Pocket Bibles
• Bible Dictionaries
• Illustrated Bibles
• Bible Study Kits
• Amplified Bibles

8 Great Christian Films

1. The Nativity Story (2006)
2. Risen (2016)
3. Son of God (2014)
4. The Passion of the Christ (2004)
5. Luther (2003)
6. The Case for Christ (2017)
7. Miracles from Heaven (2016)
8. The Grace Card (2010)

The History of Christianity

In Depth

Christian fiction allows readers to better understand the Bible's teachings by applying them to tales about characters struggling with realistic and relatable problems. These stories cover a wide range of genres, such as romance and mystery, and they can take place in almost any time period, from present day all the way to biblical times. With that said, we've compiled a list of twelve great books that show the range of Christian fiction. Take note that this list is done in no particular order.

First up, at #1, we have "Who I Am with You" by Robin Lee Hatcher. Jessica Mason is a pregnant woman who lost her husband and daughter in a tragic car accident. Not only is she grieving the loss of her family, but she's also harboring the secret of her late husband's infidelity. She finds solace in reading her great grandfather's bible, which teaches her the importance of forgiveness. Eventually, Jessica befriends Ridley Chesterfield, a newcomer in town with a complicated past, and they help each other come to terms with their painful experiences.

Next, at #2, is "Miles from Where We Started" by Cynthia Ruchti. Mallory and Connor are a couple who want to end their marriage, but they can't decide on how and when they should do it. When they're given an opportunity to go on a three-week-long road trip that will help boost their careers, they're forced to spend more time together. The kind strangers they encounter throughout the trip help the couple forgive each other for their shortcomings, showing that there may be a chance to save their marriage after all.

When they're given an opportunity to go on a three-week-long road trip that will help boost their careers, they're forced to spend more time together.

At #3 is "A House Divided" by Robert Whitlow. Lawyer Corbin Gage's drinking problem gets worse after the death of his wife, and it has estranged him from his children. When Corbin's son, Ray, threatens to limit his time with his grandson, he starts to realize just how much damage his alcoholism has done to his family. In an effort to redeem himself in the eyes of his children and save his law firm, he attempts to curb his addiction and takes on a risky case against a powerful fertilizer company.

Next up, at #4, we have "Seasons of an Amish Garden." Written by Amy Clipston, it's a collection of four novellas about different Amish couples who are living in the same community and working on a garden that was planted in memory of their deceased friend. Each story focuses on one of the four couples, and it follows them as they face different situations that will test their faith in God.

At #5 is "Sons of Blackbird Mountain" by Joanne Bischof. When Aven Norgaard's husband died, she left Norway to become a housekeeper in Appalachia. There, she stays with her late husband's cousins, who make a living off brewing hard cider. Two of them, Thor and Haakon, start competing for Aven's affection, which slowly drives the brothers apart. Thor is determined to win her over, but he fears that his alcoholism is setting him back, so he calls on God to help him battle his addiction.

Thor is determined to win her over, but he fears that his alcoholism is setting him back, so he calls on God to help him battle his addiction.

Next, at #6, is "Between Two Shores" by Jocelyn Green. Set during the Seven Years War in the 18th century, it follows Catherine Duval, the daughter of a Mohawk woman and a French man, as she struggles to remain neutral when the people in her life are on opposite ends of the conflict. When her father captures her British ex-fiance, Samuel, she decides to help him escape after Samuel tells her that he has information that can help end the war.

At #7 is "The King's Highway" by Caryl McAdoo. The story follows three siblings, Jackson, McKenzie, and Cooper, as they make their way on foot to their grandparents' house several miles away. After a mysterious flash renders all electronics useless, the entire world is plunged into anarchy. Now, these three children have to rely on each other and God to survive their chaotic journey to safety.

Next up, at #8, we have "Far Side of the Sea" by Kate Breslin. Set in 1918, it follows a British soldier named Colin Mabry as he tries to find the woman he once loved, Jewel Reyer, whom he believed to be dead. When Jewel's half-sister Johanna, who works for the French Army, summons him to France, she tells him that Jewel is alive and under the custody of a German spy. When their search leads to them uncovering a dangerous plot by their enemies, Colin and Johanna have to learn how to trust each other if they ever want to find the answers they seek.

Set in 1918, it follows a British soldier named Colin Mabry as he tries to find the woman he once loved, Jewel Reyer, whom he believed to be dead.

Next, at #9, is "Things Left Unsaid" by Courtney Walsh. When Lyndie St. James is invited to her best friend Elle's wedding, she has to travel back to the town of Sweethaven, which is where one of their childhood friends, Cassie, died ten years ago. Cassie's family is holding a celebration of life ceremony on the week of the wedding, and Lyndie is harboring secrets that make it difficult for her to attend. It's an emotional tale about family and forgiveness, and it shows how faith can help people deal with severe grief.

At #10 is "A Silken Thread" by Kim Vogel Sawyer. Laurel Millard is an eighteen-year-old girl who dreams of starting her own family. When she lands a job as a silk loom operator at the Atlanta Exposition, she sets her eyes on a wealthy man named Langdon Rochester, who is desperate to find a bride in order to secure his family's inheritance. Laurel believes that she's found the man of her dreams, but God has other plans. Over time, she starts to realize that Langdon might not be the right person for her.

Next, at #11, is "Daughter of Jerusalem" by Joan Wolf. It's a fictionalized take on the life of Mary Magdalene, a Jewish woman who is commonly depicted as a sinful harlot before seeking out and becoming one of the beloved disciples of Jesus. The book follows her from childhood all the way to her witnessing the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.

It's a fictionalized take on the life of Mary Magdalene, a Jewish woman who is commonly depicted as a sinful harlot before seeking out and becoming one of the beloved disciples of Jesus.

Finally, at #12, we have "A Place to Belong" by Melissa Tagg. This novella is centered on Megan Harrow, a woman who owns a coffee shop in the quaint town of Maple Valley. She falls in love with a man named Eric Hampton, who runs a local nonprofit organization that aims to help people struggling with issues such as drug addiction and alcoholism. The story focuses on the theme of forgiveness, and the appearance of Megan's ex, who threatens to take her daughter away, raises the question of whether or not people deserve a second chance.