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Personal Growth Books

A tight personal growth shortlist - built for quick decisions, not endless scrolling.

Last refreshed 2026-02-27. We keep tuning this list as new titles land and reader interest shifts.

1. Battlefield of the Mind (30th Anniversary Edition)
Joyce Meyer
Battlefield of the Mind (30th Anniversary Edition): Winning the Battle in Your Mind
2. Be Good to Your Body
Jordan Lee Dooley
Be Good to Your Body: Getting Back to God's Design in a World of Wellness Trends, Quick Fixes, and Conflicting Health Advice
3. Living Fearless
Jamie Winship
Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God
4. Fighting Shadows
Jefferson Bethke, Jon Tyson
Fighting Shadows: Overcoming 7 Lies That Keep Men From Becoming Fully Alive
5. Captivating Expanded Edition
John Eldredge, Stasi Eldredge
Captivating Expanded Edition: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul – The Perfect Christian Valentine's Day Gift for Her
6. I'll Start Again Monday
Lysa TerKeurst
I'll Start Again Monday: Break the Cycle of Unhealthy Eating Habits with Lasting Spiritual Satisfaction
7. Crazy Busy
Kevin DeYoung
Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem
8. The Sacred Search
Gary L. Thomas
The Sacred Search: What if It’s Not about Who You Marry, but Why?
9. Godly Ambition
Ruslan K.D.
Godly Ambition: Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Time, Talent, and Treasure
10. When to Walk Away
Gary L. Thomas
When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People
11. You and Me Forever
Francis Chan, Lisa Chan
You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity
12. Everybody, Always
Bob Goff
Everybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People
13. Your Story Matters
Leslie Leyland Fields
Your Story Matters: Finding, Writing, and Living the Truth of Your Life
14. Made to Belong
David Kim
Made to Belong: Five Practices for Cultivating Community in a Disconnected World
15. Single, Dating, Engaged, Married
Ben Stuart
Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age
16. The Daniel Plan
Rick Warren, Daniel G. Amen
The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life
17. Friend-ish
Kelly Needham
Friend-ish: Reclaiming Real Friendship in a Culture of Confusion – The Perfect Christian Galentine's Day Gift
18. Surviving an Unwanted Divorce
Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress
Surviving an Unwanted Divorce: A Biblical, Practical Guide to Letting Go While Holding Yourself Together
19. This Little Fire of Mine
Kendall Mariah
This Little Fire of Mine: How Flickers of Doubt Can Spark a Bolder, Brighter Faith
20. Uncluttered Faith
Joshua Becker
Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World: A Minimalist Book
21. The Great Sex Rescue
Sheila Wray Gregoire, Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach
The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended
22. The Biblio Diet
Jordan Rubin, Josh Axe
The Biblio Diet: Live Long, Master Metabolism, Reduce Pain, Fight Depression, and Conquer Cancer with Healing Secrets from the Bible
23. The Faith to Flourish
Christine Caine
The Faith to Flourish: God’s Design for a Rooted, Resilient, and Fruitful Life
24. Outdated
Jonathan "JP" Pokluda, Kevin McConaghy
Outdated: Find Love That Lasts When Dating Has Changed

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