Jun. 23, 2009 - 2009 Reading Challenge - updated June 23
My friend LouAnne pointed me to this Reading Challenge. We're to pick 12 books (1 a month) to read in 2009. Since I'm a veracious reader I'm picking 30 books and will attempt to read 2.5 a month. I know I probably won't get all of them read but these are all books I've wanted to read and this is a good reason/excuse to stick with it!
Here's my list:
Theology:
~ The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges
~ The Practice of Godliness by Bridges
~ The Discipline of Grace by Bridges
~ Joy of Fearing God by Bridges
~ Desiring God by John Piper
~ Future Grace by Piper
~ Suffering and the Sovereignty of God by Piper
~ When I Don't Desire God by Piper 2/13/09
~ Willing to Believe by RC Sproul
~ The Peacemaker by Ken Sande 1/14/09
~ Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas
~ War of Words by Paul David Tripp
~ The Prodigal God by Tim Keller
Marriage:
~ The Love Dare (the book from the movie "Fireproof") by Stephen Kendrick
~ Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
~ Biblical Womanhood in the Home edited by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
~ Praise Her in the Gates by Nancy Wilson
~ Passionate Housewives Desperate for God by Jennie Chancey
Parenting/Homeschooling:
~ Raising Godly Tomatoes by Elizabeth Krueger 3/11/09
~ Educating the Wholehearted Child by the Clarksons
~ Heartfelt Discipline by Sally Clarkson
~ The Mission of Motherhood by Clarkson
~ The Mystery of Motherhood by Clarkson
~ Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp 2/24/09 and now re-reading it
~ Instructing a Child's Heart by Tripp
~ Teach Them Diligently by Lou Priolo
~ The Contemplative Mom by Ann Kroeker
~ A Mom Just Like You by Vicki Farris
~ The Spiritual Power of a Mother by Michael Farris
~ Parenting By the Book by John Rosemond
Comments
Jan. 9, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by franbles99
What a great idea! I read a lot but have never really had a reading list, except when I was in 'school'. I think I may make my own list. Beautiful photos on your blog.
God bless you
Franbles
Jan. 12, 2009 - Books
Posted by Sarah
Teach Them Diligently by Lou Priolo is a great book!! We are using it in our small group. It's been very challenging and convicting.
Feb. 3, 2009 - your HUGE book list!
Posted by Jennifer C.
Hey Jen,
Just checked your blog today (mostly to check out pictures) and saw your list of books for 2009! Have fun with all that reading. I've read some of those. I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on the Jennie Chancey book - I didn't like it too much. Anyway, we can discuss it after you read it! The Godly tomatoes book looks good - I saw a blog entry about that principle recently - staking your tomatoes and all!!
May. 26, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by mommykellogg
Wow, you are ambitious! I love to read, but I take notes and it usually takes me a few weeks to get through books, especially with four little ones! I'm going to keep your list handy and look up a few of these at the library that look interesting. You should post your thoughts when are you done with each book. I have enjoyed looking at your blog. Our children are around the same ages.
Jun. 9, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Wow. Our reading list look pretty similiar! I have a ton of those books. Maybe when you run out we could swap! I love to read also!
I didn't know you blogged, but I saw your link on FB. I hope you are having a good week.
Lisa G
