If you know me at all, you know I am an unashamed New Years Resolution junkie. I actually love them and take them seriously. I don't set impossible resolutions and I don't beat myself down when a resolution or two, (or seven) slip through the cracks.
I enjoy ushering in the new year with renewed energy to tackle new habits.
In January 2017, one of my resolutions was to read 24 books for the year. Two books per month.
I knocked this one out of the park, which is super, since I crashed and burned on my resolution to go to the gym three times a week.
Last year I read 37 books. (Crushed my goal!)
Good books. I'm so excited to share them with you. I have outlined my top five, with a quick blurb. If you're going to read anything in 2018... these five should be on your list!
Good books. I'm so excited to share them with you. I have outlined my top five, with a quick blurb. If you're going to read anything in 2018... these five should be on your list!
- Just Mercy: Bryan Stevenson: By far, the best book I read this year, perhaps the best I have ever read. It's gut wrenching, raw, and moving. I have never studied the injustices in the criminal justice system, but more than that, I am in awe by Bryan Stevenson and his colleagues unrelenting compassion, grace and mercy they offer to those who need it the most.
- Follow Me: David Platt: This book caused me to really answer what I believe about Jesus, when he said, "Follow Me." It has caused me to question everything in my life, including my complacency in faith as well as how I model the gospel.
- Radical: David Platt: I believe this book can be life changing for people.
- At Home in the World: Tsh Oxenreider: This brave chic traveled the world for nine months, living out of a backpack, oh, and with her three children (all under the age of nine). She is my hero.
- A Meal with Jesus: Tim Chester: Jesus is truly the master of hospitality. He knows exactly when and where to set the table for people. I have learned so much about Jesus and his heart for his people (spoiler alert.... ALL OF YOU are his people, even if you don't know it yet.)
Seeking Refuge: Matthew Sorens, Issam Smeir and Stephan Bauman
Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World
Hope Unfolding: Becky Thompson (no... not me.)
Love Unending: Becky Thompson (again... not me)
Love Does: Bob Goff: I reread this every year... It's good for the soul.
The Bible: Um... yeah
Nothing to Prove: Jennie Allen
Love Lives Here: Maria Goff
Preemptive Love: Jeremy Courtney
Here Goes Nothing: Kendra Broekhuis
The Christ of the Indian Road: E. Stanley Jones
Spiritual Multiplication in the Real World: Bob McNabb
Giddy Up Eunice: Sophie Hudson
Looking for Lovely: Annie Downs
The Road Back to You: Ian Morgan Cron
Mentoring 101: John Maxwell
How’s Your Soul: Judah Smith
The Four Dysfunctions of a Team: Patrick Lencioni
Of Mess and Moxie: Jen Hatmaker
The Life Giving Home: Sally Clarkson
The Hiding Place: Corrie ten Boom
Follow Me: David Platt… yes again!
Volunteer Revolution: Bill Hybels (Twice)
The Ideal Team Player: Patrick Lencioni
Redeeming Love: Francine Rivers
I Am Malala: Malala Yousafzai
Surprised by Motherhood: Lisa-Jo Baker
The Turquoise Table: Kristin Schell
Finding Jesus in the Exodus: Nicholas Perrin
The Sacrament of Happy: Lisa Harper
Gifted to Lead: Nancy Beach
Know Orphans: Rick Morton
Know Orphans: Rick Morton
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