Famously known as T.D. Jakes, Thomas Dexter Jakes, 67, is the founder and senior pastor of the Potter’s House. The popular American non-denominational Christian preacher is also an actor and New York Times bestselling author of about 40 books. Some of his popular publications include Woman, Thou Art Loosed: Healing the Wounds of the Past, Before You Throw in the Towel, and Crushing: God Turns Pressure Into Power.
Books Authored By Bishop T.D. Jakes
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1. Intimacy With God
- Release date – October 2003
- Publisher – Bethany House publishers
- Pages – 130 pages
Overview
In this book, T.D. Jakes takes his readers through the power of true intimacy with God with practical, positive, and powerful steps. He also highlights important keys on how to get close to the throne of God with the confidence to ask for the things you need.
2. Loved By God
- Release date -October 1, 2003
- Publisher – Bethany House publishers
- Pages – 135 pages
Overview
The author narrates how to fully grasp what it means to be loved by God in this book. He also teaches about unsearchable riches, total consecration to God, and the exciting life-changing truths found in the Epistle to the Ephesians.
3. Before You Throw In The Towel
- Release date -January, 1992
- Publisher – Wolgemuth & Hyatt Pub; First Edition (January 1, 1992)
- Pages – 141
Overview
Jakes discusses the emotional consequences of divorce and offers advice for couples in troubled marriages to overcome negative feelings. He also teaches how to reconsider the commitment to marriage from a biblical perspective.
4. Naked And Not Ashamed?
- Release date -July, 2011
- Publisher – Destiny Image; Revised edition
- Pages – 177
Overview
Here, Jakes dives into the unconventional and speaks frankly and openly on the basic problems of humans who put up a false display in all their dealings.
5. Loose That Man And Let Him Go
- Release date – May, 2003
- Publisher – Bethany House Publishers
- Pages – 288
Overview
In this book, Bishop T. D. Jakes offers clarity, healing, and restoration to a generation of men who are confused about their purpose, vision, and roles in today’s complex culture.
6. Positioning Yourself To Prosper
- Release date – January, 2006
- Publisher – Scribe Book Company; 1st edition
- Pages – 118
Overview
Here, Jakes outlines critical elements that lead to the kind of success that makes for a life of abundance from the foundations of love and giving.
7. Reposition Yourself: Living a Life Without Limits
- Release date – April, 2008
- Publisher – Atria; Workbook ed. edition
- Pages – 231
Overview
In this book, Jakes uses more than thirty years of his experience counseling and working with high-profile and everyday people to teach financial, relational, and spiritual creativity. This is geared to lead readers on a path to an enriched life filled with contentment at every stage.
8. He-Motions: Even Strong Men Struggle
- Release date – July, 2004
- Publisher – G. P. Putnam’s Sons; First Edition
- Pages – 323
Overview
9. Help! I’m Raising My Children Alone: A Guide for Single Ladies and Those Who Sometimes Feel They Are
- Release date – April, 2006
- Publisher – Charisma House; Revised edition
- Pages – 224
Overview
Using discussion questions, interactive parent/child activities, and prayers at the end of each chapter, the author helps you learn how to embrace your family’s future and let go of your painful past as you reflect on topics including Learning how to accept unexpected changes.
10. Ten Commandments of Working in a Hostile Environment
- Release date – October, 2009
- Publisher – Berkley, Reprint edition
- Pages – 224
Overview
With simple, surprising strategies, ranging from Don’t expect to be appreciated to Do not pledge allegiance to cliques and groups to Always keep your song near you, T. D. Jakes shows readers how to find true success at work and extend that Sunday spirit through the long work weeks in between.
11. Promises From God For Single Women
- Release date – August, 2005
- Publisher – Berkley
- Pages – 84
Overview
In the inspiring tradition of The Lady, Her Lover, and Her Lord, Bishop T. D. Jakes delivers a compassionate collection of scriptural verse and empowering wisdom for all women still looking for love, searching for their divine worth—and longing for a connection with the Lord.
12. Woman, Thou Art Loosed: Healing the Wounds of the Past
- Release date – October, 2007
- Publisher – Bethany House Publishers
- Pages – 224
Overview
This book guides women who have struggled to overcome traumas, tragedies, and disappointments, leading them to cleanse their hearts and souls and develop a better relationship with God.
13. The Lady, Her Lover, and Her Lord
- Release date – July, 2000
- Publisher – Berkley; Berkley Trade Ppbk Ed July 2000 edition
- Pages – 256
Overview
In a society that asks women to be perfect, sweet, sexy, submissive, and pristine, T. D. Jakes offers a spiritual path that cuts through the mixed messages and leads women toward the true self God wants them to be.
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14. Maximize the Moment: God’s Action Plan for Your Life
- Release date – October, 2001
- Publisher – Berkley; 6th edition
- Pages – 288
Overview
In Maximize the Moment, T.D. Jakes explains how to release ourselves from damaging relationships and debilitating fears, how to face and conquer obstacles that may stand in our path to success, and how to move beyond our painful pasts.
15. So You Call Yourself a Man?: Finally… a Devotional for Ordinary Men with Extraordinary Potential
- Release date – October, 2007
- Publisher – Bethany House Publishers
- Pages – 206
Overview
This devotional helps unlock the potential of any man, no matter what his doubts.
16. God’s Leading Lady
- Release date – July, 2003
- Publisher – Berkley; Reprint edition
- Pages – 336
Highlighting the high expectations placed on many women, a guide on finding God’s purpose draws on the stories of women in the bible to explain how to move beyond personal weaknesses and low self-esteem to fully realize personal power.
Overview
17. His Lady
- Release date – September, 1999
- Publisher – Berkley Hardcover, First Edition
- Pages – 224
Overview
Jakes’ His Lady is a very inspirational book. The book entails how women should let their lives be guided by God.
18. Lay Aside the Weight
- Release date – January, 1997
- Publisher – Albury Pub; English Language edition
- Pages – 181
Overview
This book explores weight gain obstacles from an entirely different perspective. If you have ever felt as though your weight has plagued you and your family for many years, this book is definitely for you.
19. Daddy Loves His Girls
- Release date – October, 2011
- Publisher – Charisma House; Reprint edition
- Pages – 176
Overview
In this book, T. D. Jakes writes to women as though a loving father was writing to his daughter. He writes on behalf of all fathers to reinforce their love for a beloved child, on behalf of the father who could not express his love, and on behalf of the absent or non-existent father.
Also, on behalf of The Heavenly Father, Jakes writes The Father’s Love into a woman’s heart who may have grown up with an abusive or non-loving father and is not accustomed to feeling loved.
20. The Greatest Investment:
- Release date – March, 2002
- Publisher – Berkley; 10th Printing edition
- Pages – 224
Overview
In The Great Investment, Bishop Jakes empowers readers by laying out the blueprint for balanced successful living. He explains how the triad of faith, family, and finance is the cornerstone of a life of moral success based on God’s plan.
21. Mama Made the Difference
- Release date – April, 2007
- Publisher – Penguin Publishing Group; Reprint edition
- Pages – 304
Overview
This book comes straight from the heart of the Jakes family to the reader. In his uplifting and powerful voice, Bishop Jakes shares personal stories about growing up in his mother’s home, revealing the time-honored lessons and values she taught him.
22. Don’t Drop the Mic
- Release date – April 2021
- Publisher – FaithWords
- Pages – 464
Overview
“Don’t Drop the Mic” by T.D. Jakes is a book about how to be the best speaker and how to convey your message in the most impactful way possible. Jakes reveals the tips and tricks of his own time preaching and speaking.
23. TD Jakes Speaks to Men
- Release date – October, 2014
- Publisher – Bethany House Publishers
- Pages – 384
Overview
Here, Jakes depicts the inspirational stories of five men from the Bible and provides proof that God created you to be free, powerful, and filled with purpose. This is a devotional reading for ordinary men–with extraordinary potential.
24. Overcoming the Enemy
- Release date – October, 2003
- Publisher – Bethany House Publishers
- Pages – 136
Overview
This book covers the spiritual warfare of the believer, helping Christians discover the rich themes embedded in the book of Ephesians. The lessons are practical, challenging, and revealing and will empower readers to live at a new level of spiritual maturity.
25. From the Cross to Pentecost
- Release date – March, 2010
- Publisher – Howard Books; 1st edition
- Pages – 240
Overview
In this book, Bishop T.D. Jakes shines a light on how the tragic Fall of mankind blocked access to the Tree of Life. He also talks about how God grants us access to eternal life through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the Cross, opening the way to receive God’s abundant life through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.
26. Life Overflowing: Six Pillars for Abundant Living
- Release date – Jene, 2000
- Publisher – Bethany House Publishers
- Pages – 448
Overview
T.D. Jakes takes readers through the book of Ephesians chapter by chapter, teaching what it means for the Christian to have a life overflowing and how to walk worthy of the calling they have received.
27. Not Easily Broken
- Release date – 2007
- Publisher – FaithWords; Reprint edition
- Pages – 256 pages
Overview
The author talks about what true happiness and love are in marriage despite the challenges couples face.
28. Before You Do: Making Great Decisions That You Won’t Regret, 2008, Atria Books
- Release date – September, 2008
- Publisher – Atria Books
- Pages – 302
Overview
Before You Do gets you on the right track to making decisions that you will be proud of for the rest of your life. The author gives you insight on how to reflect, discern, and decide the next step to take to have a strong and enduring love, marriage, and family.
29. The Memory Quilt: A Christmas Story for Our Times
- Release date – 2009
- Publisher – Atria Books
- Pages – 240 pages
Overview
T.D. Jakes’s first Christmas book features a grandmother seeking inspiration from the Bible as she prepares to create a quilt. Grandmother feels as if her life and love have all passed, leaving her alone to reminisce about the joy of yesteryear and the real Christmases she celebrated.
30. Let it Go: Forgive So You Can Be Forgiven
- Release date – January 2013.
- Publisher – Atria; Reprint edition
- Pages – 272
Overview
This book explores forgiveness as an idea and at the same time offers specific and clear actions for readers who seek to apply the idea in their daily lives. According to the author, offenses are a part of life but can be resolved.
31. Instinct: The Power To Unleash Your Inborn Drive
- Release date – 2014
- Publisher – Hachette Book Group
- Pages – 320
Overview
This book allows you to tap into your God-given intuition and start achieving ultimate success. If you have ever felt misaligned, this book is for you. If you have lost the rhythm, the passion, or the thrill of living in alignment, then grab a copy.
32. Destiny: Step Into Your Purpose, August 2015
- Release date – January 2015
- Publisher – Hachette Book Group
- Pages – 8 pages
Overview
In this book, T.D. Jakes teaches you to find order in the steps of your life and dare to say yes to destiny. We all have a destiny. Finding the courage to drive past the challenges, pains, and even shortcuts of life to the deeper purpose of living is to thrive in one’s divine destiny according to him.
33. Soar!: Build Your Vision from the Ground Up
- Release date – October, 2017
- Publisher – Faithwords
- Pages – 256
Overview
This is a practical and easy-to-follow flight plan for launching the entrepreneurial drive inside of you. You’ll learn how to adopt the mindset of people who don’t wait to see what will happen but strategically build the wings that will take them to new heights.
34. Crushing: God Turns Pressure Into Power, April 2019, Hachette Book Group
- Release date – April 16, 2019
- Publisher – FaithWords
- Pages – 273
Overview
In this book, the author tries to answer pertinent questions Christians ask such as – Why do Christians suffer? Where is God in all the injustice? and so on. Bishop Jakes tells crushing personal stories from his journey. These include the painful experience of learning his young teenage daughter was pregnant, the agony of watching his mother succumb to Alzheimer’s, and the shock and helplessness he felt when his son had a heart attack. Through this group, Bishop Jakes shows you how God uses difficult experiences to prepare you for unexpected blessings. According to him, if you are faithful through suffering, you will be surprised by God’s joy and comfort.
35. Disruptive Thinking
- Release date – May 2023
- Publisher – Bethany House publishers
- Pages – 272
Overview
This book is mainly for leaders, thinkers, doers, and creators. Bishop T.D. Jakes illuminates the pathway to encouraging and unleashing disruptive thinking and provides the wisdom and practical skills we need to evolve our most original and potentially transformational ideas from vision to reality.
