2020 was a year of lockdowns, which freed many people to read more. Thankfully, this past year was a great year for books. My selections this year focus on titles that made a direct impact on my life, sparked additional research, and enriched my pastoral ministry.

1. Gentle and Lowly – Dane Ortlund

2. Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice – Scott David Allen

3. Live Not by Lies – Rod Dreher

4. Strangely Bright – Joe Rigney

5. The Gathering Storm – Al Mohler

6. Coronavirus and Christ – John Piper
![Coronavirus and Christ by [John Piper]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HuUiLtLZL._SY346_.jpg)
7. Blackout: How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape From the Democratic Plantation – Candace Owens

8. When the Stars Disappear – Mark Talbot

9. Lead – Paul David Tripp

10. Finding the Right Hills to Die on – Gavin Ortlund

Thanks for sharing your top picks. I’ve heard a lot about Gentle and Lowly! Here is my book list, in case you are interested: https://lightenough.wordpress.com/2021/01/02/books-read-in-2020/
Thanks, Laura!