Christian Books Your Grandma Will Love

Our grandparents are spending more and more time alone, just as everyone in this digital age. One thing most elderly people love is reading, and if they’re anything like my grandma, they love religious texts and inspirational reads like stories from Max Lucado. If you’re looking for something to gift an elderly loved one, you may want to consider a book like “Unshakable Hope” with a cute bookmark. If you really want to connect with them, you might get your own copy and read it along with them! I’ve done this before, and it means more to them than you think. 

In this article, I’ll go over 5 of mine and my grandma’s favorite Christian books – I’d love to hear your favorites as well if you leave a comment!

Top 5 Christian Books for Grandparents

This list is not about the best books ever, but books all Christians can buy from nearby bible stores. Some I found recently, others I read when I was younger. The order is separate from which is best. Instead, I suggest you read them in the order I have listed. It goes from things before the Gospel to growing spiritually. These are the books that are important for Christians to read.

Knowing God

Let’s begin with JI Packer and his famous book. It is a classic that everyone recognizes and everyone should read. What does Packer do well in this book? He introduces God as He truly is. Many have wrong ideas about God, maybe from bad sources or inaccurate beliefs. Packer wants to show us the real God. So we can believe in Him as He truly is. It is an excellent way to connect with god.

The Chronicles of Narnia series

Once you have gotten back into reading the Bible, I recommend trying out some stories based on the Gospel from bible stores near me because they touch your emotions. Even though “The Chronicles of Narnia” was written for kids, I was twenty when I started reading them. The characters might seem childish, but the message is profound. Pick up at least one book from The Chronicles of Narnia to feel inspired about God. For example, The Horse and His Boy has a captivating story and shows how God is always with us, even when we can not see Him.

Pilgrim’s Progress

This book is my favorite Christian fiction book ever. If you have not read this religious story, written in the late 1600s (yes, that is right, the 1600s), get a copy as soon as you finish reading this. I read the complete version, and the language was hard to understand. But if you are determined and patient, the book is worth reading. If you are ready for the challenge, get the full version. Otherwise, find a shorter version.

The Return of the Prodigal Son

I found this book while looking for a new way to feel God’s love back in college. It became a must-read for grandparents who want to get closer to God. In “The Return of the Prodigal Son,” Nouwen talks about Rembrandt’s famous painting of the prodigal son from Luke 15. He helps us understand how to meet God deeply. Dive into God’s caring love with the help of Henri Nouwen, a kind person.

Ashamed of the Gospel

We have “Ashamed of the Gospel” by John MacArthur, and some might think it is strange to include it on the list, but there is a good reason. Although we can’t understand, pragmatism has infiltrated the Christian church deeply. This is built on pragmatism. This notion is that the end justifies the means. That if something is working, it is proof that it is God’s will. We must fight against that notion, and MacArthur does this well in Ashamed of the Gospel. It is a book I highly recommend that does battle with something present in the church in the 21st century.

Conclusion

There’s no shortage of inspiring Christian books out there, these are just my favorite. I would suggest searching “bible stores near me” to find a store where you can browse on your own and get what speaks to you!

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