12 Faith-Filled Books Every Woman on a Journey of Growth Should Read
Curated by She Evolves Now
There comes a moment in every woman’s life when she realizes she is not who she used to be, and that is a beautiful thing. Growth is sacred. Healing is holy. Evolution is a spiritual experience. And as women, we draw strength not only from our stories but also from the voices that guide us, challenge us, and remind us of who we are in God.
If you are in a season of rediscovery, rebuilding, or spiritual rising, this curated reading list is for you. These 12 faith-filled books will nourish your heart, strengthen your purpose, and support your evolution as a woman becoming everything God created her to be.
THE SHE EVOLVES NOW RECOMMENDED READING LIST
1. The Five Love Languages: Gary Chapman
Gary Chapman’s book, The Five Love Languages, is a transformative guide that helps you understand how you give and receive love. Chapman breaks down the five languages: words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch, offering simple yet life-changing insights that can rebuild relationships and deepen emotional connection.
Perfect for: Women seeking healthier, more intentional love in all relationships.
2. Sacred Marriage: Gary Thomas
More than a marriage book, this is a spiritual blueprint. Thomas invites readers to view marriage as a tool God uses to refine character, strengthen faith, and shape holiness. It reframes love as a calling, not just a feeling.
Perfect for: Wives and engaged women wanting purpose-driven relationships.
3. A Loving Life: Paul E. Miller
Through the story of Ruth, Miller explores what steadfast, covenant love really means, especially when life is messy or hard. This book brings hope, depth, and emotional clarity to the act of loving like Christ.
Perfect for: Women navigating challenging seasons with grace and resilience.
4. The Power of a Praying Woman: Stormie Omartian
A deeply encouraging devotional that strengthens your prayer life and helps you approach God with confidence, vulnerability, and intention.
Perfect for: Women who want to reconnect spiritually or strengthen their relationship with God.
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5. Woman Evolve: Sarah Jakes Roberts
SJR brings Eve’s story to life and reframes it as a message of redemption, reinvention, and spiritual evolution. This book is powerful, healing, and deeply relevant.
Perfect for: Women ready to break cycles and rise into their purpose.
6. When Women Pray: Bishop T.D. Jakes
Through the stories of ten biblical women, Bishop Jakes reveals how prayer shifts destinies. This book offers both spiritual depth and emotional empowerment.
Perfect for: Women who need a reminder that their prayers carry power.
7. The Purpose Driven Life: Rick Warren
A global classic that walks you step-by-step through discovering why God created you. This book gives clarity, direction, and spiritual grounding.
Perfect for: Women seeking purpose or clarity in a new season of life.
8. Forgiving What You Can’t Forget: Lysa TerKeurst
A deeply healing guide for wounded hearts, helping readers walk toward emotional freedom even when apologies never come.
Perfect for: Women healing from betrayal, heartbreak, or emotional trauma.
9. Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl: Lysa TerKeurst
Honest, raw, and relatable. This book helps women move beyond performing faith and instead experience God deeply in everyday life.
Perfect for: Women who crave real connection with God, not routine Christianity.
10. You Are the Girl for the Job: Jess Connolly
A bold reminder that if God called you, He equipped you. Inspiring, empowering, and filled with truth that combats insecurity.
Perfect for: Women stepping into something new but battling self-doubt.
11. Captivating: John and Stasi Eldredge
A beautiful exploration of the God-designed heart of a woman and her desire for beauty, connection, strength, and purpose.
Perfect for: Women wanting to understand their identity and worth in God.
12. The Best Yes: Lysa TerKeurst
A crucial guide for modern women overwhelmed by responsibilities and noise. Learn how to say “yes” to what aligns with your purpose and “no” to what steals your peace.
Perfect for: Women seeking emotional clarity, boundaries, and intention.
Why These Books Matter for Your Evolution
Every book on this list speaks to the heart of She Evolves Now: growth, identity, emotional healing, and spiritual purpose. Whether you are rebuilding, rediscovering, or rising, these books will guide you with wisdom, compassion, and faith.
Your evolution is sacred.
Your growth is intentional.
Your story is still unfolding.
- If one of these books spoke to your heart, start with it.
- Commit to reading at least one this month.
- Let God speak to you through pages meant to guide your evolution.
- And when you do come back and tell me which book changed something in you.
- Your journey matters here.
“A woman who chooses to evolve becomes a woman who inspires others to rise.” She Evolves Now