682 ratings | 115 reviews | avg rating:4.07

Sam’s Year In Books

Sam’s 2025 Year in Books

Take a look at Sam’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.

Go to Sam’s 2025 Year in Books

Sam Luce’s Followers (17)

Sam’s Bookshelves

to-read (239)
currently-reading (2)
read (690)
favorites (27)

Sam’s Friends (137)

Matt

1,626 books | 151 friends

Josh Ryan

267 books | 17 friends

Corey Jones

947 books | 402 friends

Mike Weston

988 books | 82 friends

Paul King

461 books | 150 friends

Josh Lange

591 books | 15 friends

Worthy Publishing

150 books | 1,805 friends

Joshua Simpson

73 books | 25 friends

More friends…

Sam Luce

Goodreads Author

Website

http://samluce.com

Twitter

samluce

Influences

Eugene Peterson, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Frederick Buechner, Tim K ...more

Member Since

January 2015

URL

https://www.goodreads.com/samluce

edit data

Learn more
Ask the Author

To ask Sam Luce questions, please sign up.

Combine Editions
Sam Luce’s books

Average rating: 4.49 · 279 ratings · 47 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	How to Teach Kids Theology: Deep Truths for Growing Faith by Sam Luce (Goodreads Author), Hunter Williams 4.52 avg rating — 124 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Forming Faith: Discipling the Next Generation in a Post-Christian Culture by Matt Markins, Mike Handler, Sam Luce (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 101 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Eric Trap by Jim Wideman, Sam Luce (Goodreads Author), Kenny Conley 4.35 avg rating — 40 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Forming Faith: Discipling the Next Generation in a Post-Christian Culture by Matt Markins, Mike Handler, Sam Luce (Goodreads Author) 4.58 avg rating — 12 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Student and Kids Curriculum Guide: Four Filters to Help You Discover Which Curriculum Is Right for You it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	How to Teach Kids Theology: Deep Truths for Growing Faith by Sam Luce MACCS MABTS, Sam Luce (Goodreads Author), Hunter Williams it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

More books by Sam Luce…

Most parents have a built-in instinct to protect their kids. This is God-given and important. But like all good things, it can be taken too far, and I believe this is true in modern American life. There are more products than ever to protect kids from putting things in electric sockets, from bumping their heads on coffee tables, and to lock cabinet doors th

Sam is Currently Reading

Sam Luce is currently reading

Herding Tigers: Be the Leader That Creative People Need

by Todd Henry (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Feb 23, 2026 08:05PM

Sam Luce is currently reading

How to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People

by Pete Greig (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Feb 02, 2026 05:46PM

rss
Sam’s Recent Updates

Sam Luce liked Christie Thomas's review of How to Teach Kids Theology: Deep Truths for Growing Faith: "Thoughtful and helpful! (Unlike my review, which is lame.)"
3 hours, 17 min ago · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of How to Teach Kids Theology by Sam Luce. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — How to Teach Kids Theology by Sam Luce <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Sam Luce liked Kellie’s status update Kellie Martin wants to read In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership
Feb 23, 2026 08:06PM
Sam Luce is currently reading Herding Tigers: Be the Leader That Creative People Need by Todd Henry (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 23, 2026 08:05PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Herding Tigers by Todd Henry. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Herding Tigers by Todd Henry <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Sam Luce rated a book it was amazing Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 23, 2026 07:51PM · 1 like · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Sam Luce rated a book it was amazing In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by Henri J.M. Nouwen	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 22, 2026 05:50PM · like
Sam Luce rated a book it was ok Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 15, 2026 04:35PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Sam Luce rated a book really liked it Feeding Faith: A Children's Ministry Recipe for Rescuing a Lost Generation by David Rausch	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 03, 2026 05:39AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Feeding Faith by David Rausch. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Feeding Faith by David Rausch <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Sam Luce is currently reading How to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 02, 2026 05:46PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of How to Hear God by Pete Greig. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — How to Hear God by Pete Greig <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Sam Luce is currently reading Feeding Faith: A Children's Ministry Recipe for Rescuing a Lost Generation by David Rausch	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 02, 2026 05:42PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Feeding Faith by David Rausch. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Feeding Faith by David Rausch <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Sam Luce rated a book it was amazing How to Teach Kids Theology: Deep Truths for Growing Faith by Sam Luce (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 02, 2026 05:39PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of How to Teach Kids Theology by Sam Luce. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — How to Teach Kids Theology by Sam Luce <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">

More of Sam's books…

Sam’s Quotes

“Cultural engagement in preaching must never be for the sake of appearing “relevant” but rather must be for the purpose of laying bare the listener’s life foundations.”
― Timothy Keller, Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism

5 likes

Sam’s Friend Comments

No comments have been added yet.

Sam’s Year In Books

Sam Luce’s Followers (17)

Sam’s Bookshelves

Sam’s Friends (137)

Sam Luce

Goodreads Author

Learn more
Ask the Author

Popular Answered Questions

Combine Editions
Sam Luce’s books

39 posts
Sam Luce's Blog

Pro-active Parenting in a Reactive World

Sam is Currently Reading

rss
Sam’s Recent Updates

See a Problem?

Preview — How to Teach Kids Theology by Sam Luce

See a Problem?

Preview — Herding Tigers by Todd Henry

See a Problem?

Preview — Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

See a Problem?

Preview — Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

See a Problem?

Preview — Feeding Faith by David Rausch

See a Problem?

Preview — How to Hear God by Pete Greig

See a Problem?

Preview — Feeding Faith by David Rausch

See a Problem?

Preview — How to Teach Kids Theology by Sam Luce

Sam’s Quotes

recent posts
Sam’s Groups

Sam’s Friend Comments

Sam Luce’s Followers (17)

Sam Luce

Goodreads Author

Popular Answered Questions

rssSam’s Recent Updates

See a Problem?

Preview — How to Teach Kids Theology by Sam Luce

See a Problem?

Preview — Herding Tigers by Todd Henry

See a Problem?

Preview — Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

See a Problem?

Preview — Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

See a Problem?

Preview — Feeding Faith by David Rausch

See a Problem?

Preview — How to Hear God by Pete Greig

See a Problem?

Preview — Feeding Faith by David Rausch

See a Problem?

Preview — How to Teach Kids Theology by Sam Luce

rss
Sam’s Recent Updates