Reading Resources for a Season of Uncertainty

With the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the rise, people are asking, what do I do next? Many are looking for guidance and direction to make the next best decision to protect themselves, their families, their staff and their communities. Below, we’ve curated several incredible books we’ve read over the years from our GLS faculty alumni who can offer you a sense of clarity, direction and peace during this season.

For those seeking to deepen their faith in God in the midst of uncertainty:

A Beautiful Mess: How God Re-creates Our Lives

By Danielle Strickland

Hope in the Dark: Believing God is Good when Life is Not

By Craig Groeschel

God is Stranger

By Krish Kandiah

The Way of the Warrior: An Ancient Path to Inner Peace

By Erwin McManus

The Land Between: Finding God in Difficult Transitions

By Jeff Manion

For those who are facing challenging conversations with co-workers and loved ones in this season:

Difficult Conversations

By Sheila Heen

Crucial Conversations

By Joseph Grenny

For those who realize they need to make shifts in their leadership in changing times:

Leader Shift

By John C. Maxwell

Necessary Endings

By Dr. Henry Cloud

For those who want to develop self-leadership skills in resilience and bravery in this challenging time.

Grit: The Power of Passion & Perseverance

By Angela Duckworth

Braving the Wilderness

By Brené Brown

Please note, we would love to be able to offer these book resources for free but are unable to. Know that we are not making any gains by promoting these books, but simply want to provide you another opportunity to access the supportive materials we’ve found to be most helpful.