If I had all the time in the world…
Morning devotions with the bubbling sound of the pool-and always a cup of coffee.
You’d probably find me reading.
If you read my post titled, “My Dog Eared Life”, then you know how much of an impact written words have had on my life. If you didn’t read that post, you can read that post here.
Tim Keller has said, “Read one thinker and you become a clone. Read two and you become confused. Read a hundred and you start to become wise.”
There have been a number of Christian authors whose wise words have helped me answer difficult life questions, given me encouragement to move forward in healing, and challenged me to grow in my faith.
Some of the books He used to help heal a wounded heart.
Some of the books He’s used to teach me and challenge me in my faith.
A few author’s whose books gave me the direction I needed in parenting.
And some He used to encourage me and draw me closer in my walk with Him.
When I have the unexpected joy of free time, I pick up a book. If I had all the time in the world, I wouldn’t get bored for there are so many pages yet to be turned. And next to my chair waiting for me to have free time lies: The Reason for God by Tim Keller, Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis, It’s Your Kid, Not a Gerbil byKevan Leman and 66 Love Letters by Larry Crabb.
What books has God brought your way, books which stirred your soul and brought healing to your heart?
“Books are standing counselors and preachers, always at hand…having this advantage over their oral instructors, that they are ready to repeat their lesson as often as we please.” Oswald Chambers
Those look like great books, and some familiar authors. Thanks for sharing! Now to get through one…:)
hi (is it Christina?),
i have loved Stepping Heavenward, Desiring God by Piper, Sacred Parenting and Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas, 1000 gifts (of course), The Cross-Centered Life by Mahaney, Humility: True Greatness by Mahaney, Created to Be His Help Meet by Debi Pearl (i think this book must come with a preface though-it is NOT, in my opinion, centered around the gospel of grace, so one must read carefully-but it is very good for opening the eyes of a woman taught wrongly about marriage the way I was-it changed my life and marriage forever-i do not recommend, however, that women pattern their lives after this woman’s specific advice), Training Up A Child by Mike and Debi Pearl (again, not gospel-centered, but definitely lays out a good viewpoint of what discipline should and should not look like-it taught me to be more calm and relaxed with my children-it was very convicting)….i am about to start on Mike Mason’s The Mystery of Marriage, and i have wanted to read Thomas A. kempis, so you have encouraged me to go ahead and do so.
great post!
I love Stepping Heavenward! If I owned my own copy I would have included it in the pictures. And I love anything by Piper. Thanks for sharing your favorites!
Love the pictures of your books and the glimpse into your life that they give. I am always challenged by your love for reading and how it pushes you forward in faith. Also, so glad I get to take advantage of your library! My favorite books, “The Four Loves, C.S. Lewis and “Let the Nations be Glad” John Piper
I do a weekly post on books that have inspired me; from children’s books to ministry books. Number on all time: Celebration of Discipline Currently: On Thousand Gifts