Top Five Christian Classics Every Young Lady Should Read

Christian classics are so wonderful!  They are so rich and full of wisdom.  These are the five I believe are crucial for every young lady to read.

Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss.  This is a sweet story of a girl’s trials and victories in her Christian walk and life as recorded in her journal.  She starts her journal at sixteen, and continues it throughout her whole life.  The mother in this book is so sweet!  Katherine, the main character, has a hard time enjoying praying, but learns how wonderful a privilege it is.  Elizabeth Prentiss is the one who wrote the hymn “More Love to Thee, O Christ.”

Hinds’ Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard.  This is an allegorical tale of a girl through the refining mountains and valleys she passes on the way to her new, transformed heart and life.  It could not be more beautiful!   The sequel,  Mountains of Spices, is my all-time favorite book.  I have read these two over and over again and they never lose their charm.  My copies are well worn, and I could not recommend them more!

Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman by Gladys Aylward.  This book chronicles the life of Gladys Aylward, a missionary who over one-hundred children called “mom.”  Her life was dedicated to serving the children of China and bringing the gospel to them.  It will give you chills!  It is incredible!

The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence.  This book encourages a life of living in the presence of God, and continual conversation with Him.  Brother Lawrence’s love of God is contagious and so refreshing.

In His Steps by Charles Monroe Sheldon.  In this fictional tale, a town’s pastor challenges his congregation to ask themselves “what would Jesus do?” before every action for a year.  Of those who participated, the results were dramatic.  Many lost or gave up what they had, but were so fulfilled with what they were doing.  This is a wonderful read!