7 Books That Changed My Life | Christian Book Recommendations | Melody Alisa
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Hi friends! Today we are talking BOOKS! I share the best Christian books I've ever read/ give my Christian book recommendations/ share my favorite Christian books. I also sprinkle in little Christian books review/ good christian books for women as well. If you're looking for Christian books to read, look no further! I hope you ENJOY! All books mentioned are linked below :)
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Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas - amzn.to/3wsbf8G
Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer by Dr. Myles Munroe - amzn.to/31XCw5f
The Bible - amzn.to/3rUlm2Y
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren - amzn.to/2POTeRj
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi - amzn.to/3sQqdTQ
Captivating by John and Stassi Eldridge - amzn.to/31KLoeo
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Closed Legs Do Get Fed by D. Danyelle Thomas - amzn.to/3fFVtBw
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Hi! My name is Melody Alisa - welcome to my channel. I lived in South Korea for two years where I met God and I documented my life as an English teacher (check out my Life in Korea playlist for more on this!) Now, I call Atlanta home. On my KZread channel, I share my Christian faith and life as a creative, a newlywed, a soon-to-be first time mama through weekly new videos!
0:00 Introduction
1:01 Sacred Marraige by Gary Thomas
2:53 Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer by Dr. Myles Munroe
6:00 The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
8:07 Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
10:06 Captivating by John & Stasi Eldredge
11:32 Closed Legs Do Get Fed by D. Danyelle Thomas
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I’m adding the sacred marriage although I’m not even in a relationship 🤣.
@paulineritchey8855
2 жыл бұрын
Im doing the same thing
@darlynpaz399
2 жыл бұрын
For later
@akfluenttv8462
2 жыл бұрын
Same
@taylorsims6379
2 жыл бұрын
ME😂
@latriekacanada8669
2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
The Purpose Driven Life completely changed my life 😭 it’s the reason why I’m growing spiritually & I love the fact that it’s practical.
@SavishhFinds
Жыл бұрын
Same ❤
Seeing that I'm from The Bahamas, I really love that you mentioned Dr. Myles Munroe. May he and his wife rest in peace. 🙏🏾 God bless! ❤️
@MelodyAlisa
3 жыл бұрын
🙏🏾♥️♥️
@Jaycarbrownie12
3 ай бұрын
My fav country
This is so good! Gary Thomas also has a book called "The Sacred Search" (its like a prequel to the sacred marriage) and it has CHANGED my outlook and perception of marriage and dating/"finding the one". Highly recommend for anyone that's currently single and looking to marry. Also recommend "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" by Pete Scazerro. Great book on the importance of being emotionally healthy in your Christian walk, and how it immensely impacts and benefits your spiritual life as well. Those are my few suggestions 😄
@tabithadoughty5101
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for adding that
“Becoming Myself” by Stasi Eldridge is one I would highly recommend.
The WAIT by Megan Good and Franklin was life changing and really helped me to remain celibate, Holy and pure before the Lord.
@harleighstringer
3 жыл бұрын
wait! i just realized she "waited" in think like a man (obviously not until marriage) and then she waited in her marriage in real life. i wonder if that was on purpose haha.
@KJKP
2 жыл бұрын
Best Christian book I ever read is “100 Ways God Speaks to You.” Also, Anything by Derek Prince, “Church Shift” by Sunday Adelaja, and “15 Secrets of Prayer Warriors” by Robert Avila. Read those, and by the time you’re done, you’ll have a revived, invigorated, exciting relationship with God and the way you view life.
@MontanezCrew
Жыл бұрын
"What On Earth Am I Here For?"
Sacred marriage changed my life and marriage. This year is our 9th year married and I wish I had that book in the beginning of my marriage.
Dr. Myles Munroe was truly one of the most prolific and greatest teachers of our time! His sermons/books have truly impacted my walk with Christ and my life as a Kingdom citizen here on earth! God Bless!
Girl!!!!!!! I took your recommendation and got the purpose and power of prayer by Monroe and wow. It’s like my prayer has a new dimension with God. Very amazing book
I love Gifted Hands Ben Carson. I cried when I read it. I have learnt that with God all things are possible. We must not give up. Whe we put God first He will work things out. We should speak life over our family.
@belindadoh187
3 жыл бұрын
I agree... So so good
@samplechapters9232
3 жыл бұрын
Oh I love Christian books that may you cry! I'm gonna see if I can get it from my library. Thanks for that Rose xx
The Bible reads us There are stories in the Bible to fit every situation in our life. Our God is awesome. God bless you
"More than pretty" by Erica Campbell changed my life. 🥳Great video aswell!
Knowledge is power sister keep up the good work hopefully all young women will take note
“The Bait of Satan” SOOOO good and eye opening. I’m also enjoying The Bible Study. I’ve never read the entire Bible before from Genesis to Revelations and these books help. The Bible is so good!
Thank so much for these books recommendation. As a believer (baby Christian), growing deep in the Scriptures, I recommend the Amplified Version Bible. A very big thank you for your weekly videos 🙏🏻
Love this video! Grabbing all of these ASAP!
Looooove this ❤️ it’s so crazy how books can change your whole mental more than watching a movie can.
@samplechapters9232
3 жыл бұрын
Yup, I'm with you on that one Souf. 👍🏽
I recently started watching your channel! I love your content! It’s so funny, I just finished reading “the Wait” and was thinking today I need another one and your video popped up!! Like, okay God - I hear you!!
All I can say is thank you! Been really looking for some new book recommendations.
Thank you for your service gave me and my wife some great recommendations thank younfor your service
Loving this content!✨✨
I appreciate you sharing all these books 🥰 Will definitely be checking out a few!
Will be checking some of these out after I read The Circle Maker Praying Circles around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest fears. So excited to get deep into this book. My sister recommended it to me. Read the first two chapters and was inspired. I realized today that my dreams and goals do scare me to the point where I shut them down and keep on with life. That's changing for me though.
Yes, would like a bible study series as well!
Thankyou for this!! 🥰 & your hair, I looooove it!! ❤️
I came here for the content but saw your hair and had to compliment it. Love it 😍
Thank you! I'm always looking for Christian and biblically-based books to read that don't all have to do with marriage, so thank you for including some in your list!
@Chelseabeardon22
3 жыл бұрын
I agree, thanks for not only telling us about marriage books.
@samplechapters9232
3 жыл бұрын
I agree Courtney and it's great to get back into the art of reading 🤓
@happyvictory6205
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely read ‘The Untouched Part’.
Ahhh your hair is so cute!!!! I love this video girlie, I love reading ❤️❤️❤️
Loved Homegoing!!!! Such a great literature piece
A really good book that I’ve read is called “The Butterfly and the Violin” it’s a story about a woman looking for a specific painting, it’s original. And the story that’s behind that painting is based off of when the Holocaust started. Such a godly and faith based book. It’s REALLY good!
Would def like to see a video specifically for Bible study, also "Don't Settle for Safe" by Sarah Jakes Roberts really did it for me. Thanks for the recommendations! ☺️
@heymissfray
3 жыл бұрын
Yessss
SO many great books to add to my must-read list. I own a few of these already.
I would love if you did a bible study series 💕
Melody, thanks for sharing the books that changed your life. I would definitely love if you can do a video on how you study the bible. I love your faith based videos.
Notification Gang 💃 The Purpose driven Life has changed my life too. It's definitely a must read!!! Looking forward to reading the other books I haven't read.
@MelodyAlisa
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's soo good!! I hope you enjoy the others!
I was actually looking for books I could read really helpful sis. A book I really recommend is "Gay Girl Good God" by Jackie Hill Perry. This book transformed my view of sin and enlightened me on how to handle situations and people still in sin. I also recommend "Get out of your head" by Jennie Allen. This book is like a whole therapy session 😅.
@moneymells
3 жыл бұрын
I second Gay Girl Good God! I haven’t read the second one but I’ll have to check it out.
@MelodyAlisa
3 жыл бұрын
I love Jackie Hill Perry but haven’t read the book, going to add it to my list!! & I’ve heard so many good things about the one by Jennie Allen!
@themrs.hamptonshow1384
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely checking these out! I love Jackie Hill Perry!
@harleighstringer
3 жыл бұрын
yess on get out of your head!!!
@samplechapters9232
3 жыл бұрын
It sounds like you could do a channel yourself Manka. I'd love to know more about these titles you are recommending. Go girl! ☺️
yes! needed this :)
Side note the fact that you, were a vipkid teacher is awesome cause I was trying to be one but I was going through something with my mom at the time and failed my last interview.
Greetings from the Bronx ,NY !! I just came across your channel, and so far have been hooked on all your videos 🙌🏼 I love your energy & aura I officially subscribed today 💕thank you for the content :) stay blessed
Would love to see more videos on books. This was great. I've read purpose driven life ...need to reread
I got Sacred Marriage @ a thrift store years ago and only read the first few chapters. As I get closer to my engagement, I think it’s time to pick it back up ad read it :) Thanks for these recommendations.
Hi Melody! I really enjoyed captivating too! It helped me value feminity and a woman's heart far more than I had before. And another one I adored is called Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. It does an amazing job showing how much God loves us and can heal even our deepest wounds
I found your channel yesterday. I love your vibe, your setup and content! Subscribed and already recommending your channel.
@MelodyAlisa
2 жыл бұрын
Tysm! Welcome to the fam!!
I NEED this!
Yaaassss to diving more into the Bible!
Ask and you will receive! God’s timing is amazing!
Pilgrim's progress by John Bunyan is one of my favourites 🥰
@quensettadavenport8165
2 жыл бұрын
Kekeya, Pilgrims Progress was such a hard read, but so me in so many ways. Didnt get to finish it. I'm reading Inside Out by Larry Crab, another hard read, but so true to life!
I would definitely be intrested in a vid of your about choosing the diff types of bibles
You're really pretty, Sis! Thanks for sharing your truths.
Yes please! A bible video! ❤
I loved this video. I missed feeling not alone, i need to watch more Christian creators
Beautiful recommendations! Thank you for sharing. I recently read "Woman Evolve" by Sarah Jakes Roberts and it was truly impactful. She uses the biblical example of Eve to reveal parts of ourselves, and how we should flip the narrative from blame to understanding because we've all been Eve, yet can still evolve.🙏🏾😇💜❤
@crystalcastillo7575
3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS, about to order it !!!!!
@aweirdlife
2 жыл бұрын
I read a sample of it on Amazon and loved it. It's on my purchase list.
The Worry Trick by David A Carbonell and the Lipstick Gospel by Stephanie May Wilson both were such amazing books that changed my life in so many ways.
I’m about to go buy all of em.
two other books i recommend is "loving your husband before you even have one" by kim vollendorf and "get out of your head" by jennie allen
@harleighstringer
3 жыл бұрын
@@samplechapters9232 even if you arent single, it's a very helpful book!!
@aweirdlife
2 жыл бұрын
Jennie Allen is on my purchase list. I read the sample of Amazon and I really loved it. I tried to do the Get Out of Your Head plan on the bible app and I couldn't get into until I read the sample on Amazon.
You look BEAUTIFUL Queen!
Awesome list! Gary Thomas is the truth. I recommend classics such as anything by A.W. Tower and C.S. Lewis. I love My Utmost for His Highest (Oswald Chambers) and A shepherd's guide to Psalm 23 (Phillip Keller) really added depth to my understanding of God's care for us. Disciplines of a Godly Woman (Barbara Hughes) is a multifaceted treasure 📕
"Everybody Always" by Bob Goff & "Forgiving what you cant forget" by Lysa Terkeurst :)
More Bible study tipsss 🙏🏼💞✨ I love your videos 🥺🥰
@happyvictory6205
2 жыл бұрын
Read ‘The Untouched Part’. Chapter 2 has a very detailed section that deals with this.
Just added this to my book list!! My goal is to read 100 books (50 fiction & 50 none fiction). Last year I read 71 books without even trying. I loved the Christian book "Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age" by: Ben Stuart.
@happyvictory6205
2 жыл бұрын
Well done! Definitely recommend adding ‘The Untouched Part’ to your list.
I'm still reading this book but would highly recommend The Best Yes by Lysa TerKeurst! Especially for us Christian women who feel like we have to do it all.
These all sound like books i need to pick up asap. New subscriber here and can't wait to see more of your content ❤
I also liked captivating. There was one point in the book I didn’t agree with, which was when she basically illustrates using sex or withholding sex. Otherwise it really opened my eyes to the same things you described. I’m definitely going to read the African American historical fiction book. I love historical fiction. I typically go for WWII historical fiction but I’m very interested in the book you mentioned! Love this video
Also Wise Her Still by Tiffany Kameni Buckner that book changed my whole mindset about relationships,The Power Of God is all in those pages whewww
The books that I found the most helpful are by Henry Cloud and John Townsend : "Boundaries", "Safe People", "The Power of the Other", "Necessary Endings", "Changes That Heal", "Boundaries in dating.
You always, I mean always look good❤️❤️❤️
"Sacred Marriage" DEFINITELY changed my life!! Highly recommend as well. I have, "The Purpose Driven Life", and need to get around to reading it.
Gir i love you you are my inspiration all the way from the Caribbean Saint Lucia
"Marriage does not make you happy" learned this revelation several years after being married and still learning. Will definitely check out all these books!
Ferocious Warrior by Cora Jakes Coleman and What Happens When Women Walk in Faith by Lysa Terkeurst are the best faith-based books I’ve read
I read the sacred search also by Gary Thompson at the start of this year and really changed my life and additive towards dating.
I came here looking for a good Christian book for my bride to be old friend next week.i think I'll get her the sacred marriage. Thank you. God bless
Thanks!!
I would love a video on how to study the Bible. 🙏🏽
I read 'How you can be led by the spirit of God' By Kenneth E. Hagin. And I loved it! I want to read it again and really study it 😊. I’m a new subscriber btw.
@kekeyaflorence5637
3 жыл бұрын
Oh God I thought I was the only one who read this and it changed my entire life,I would re read it again and again ❤
Here are my book recommendations. The Crook In The Lot by Thomas Boston and Lies Women Believe and the Truth That Sets Them Free by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Sacred Marriage is one of the best books I’ve ever read. I re read it every couple of years. Should be on everyones list, even if you’re in a season of singleness. Thank you so much for this video!! Can’t wait to read some of these!!
On the Other Side of the Garden of Eden by Virginia Ruth Fugate is literally the most eye-opening book I have read thus far. This woman truly breaks down the naturally manifesting effects of “the fall” and why it is extremely vital to our existence to live a lifestyle of biblical womanhood. I highly recommend for ALL women, single or married. Her husband also wrote what I guess you can call a “manhood” version (haven’t read myself), which I’m sure would be life-changing for couples to read side-by-side.
I'D REALLY LOVE A BIBLE VIDEO
Awww the Bible should be number one. The scares search, is really good I need to re listen and read it too.
Relationship goals - Mike Todd - and Sermon series At Transformation church
I like how you chose 7 :)
I would HIGHLY recommend "When God Writes Your Love Story" by Eric and Leslie Ludy. Especially before you get into a relationship and if you are struggling with singleness
@KathyCouserJoyM
9 ай бұрын
A few years ago, I was blessed to read their book. I can also recommend it. Also, a Minister-writer-Author myself, I'd love to submit, One of my own. "While Stars Dance! Love Endures ~Shielded in Armour! by Kathy JoyM. "Some call it, "Serendipity," but me, "Predestined Purpose with a Challenge!" Be Blessed.
I really liked The Power of Right Believing by Joseph Prince! It's all about understanding how to truly live in forgiveness and not back slide into guilt and sin. Totally changed my walk with God! Thank you for all the recommendations Melody & other sisters :) Definitely made a list!
The Purpose and Power of Prayer totally revolutionised my prayer life. I remember when I read a few pages I had to stop and silently worship God for an hour it was so powerful.
-Good morning Holy Spirit by Benny Hinn -Give me fire or I die by Iyke Oriaku -Lady in Waiting
I love your hair
@ Mel. You may not get with Christian fantasy, but check out Lilly and the Angel Volume1 if you like. Just planting a seed! cheers!
Great and inspirational book recommendations! Like to add my book: The Pursuit of Marriage Oneness: The Key to Marriage Oneness. Can send you a copy? Love to have your thoughts! Keep up the great work of enriching marriage. God bless.
Super Rich: A Guide to Having it All by Russell Simmons Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Myers
@missycolson4137
3 жыл бұрын
Battlefield of the mind is a good book I actually want to reread it
Do It Afraid by Joyce Meyer. She talks about many different situations we go through and how to seek God through fear and worry.
Hey Melody, where do you have the necklaces from you‘re wearing in your video ? They look so beautiful 😍
I love them! Book recommendation: *WORDS ARE SEEDS: A SCRIPTURE-BASED AFFIRMATIONS BOOK* by Tamara Ajasa
“Honest to God” by Charlie W Starr has changed my perspective on how to honestly and sincerely approach God in prayer! Has changed my prayer life for the good!
I would love a video about bible study tips
I need to read the purpose driven life again
She is so beautiful 🥺💖
One of my favorite Christian books is How to make life work by Michelle McKinney Hammon. It’s a great book for new Christians!
Woman Evolve by Sarah Jakes Roberts😭 this book has literally changed my relationship with myself and seeing God's hand in the details of moving forward. Highly recommend it
you're so beautiful and sweet🤍 I can feel the holy spirit so much on you even through the screen☺️😌💖