This week in books: Week 12
Heaven at Home: Establishing and Enjoying a Peaceful Home by Ginger Plowman - I recently received a copy of this book and devoured it this week. Ginger's encouragement to make our homes Christ-centered havens to proclaim the glory of God to the world was refreshing and uplifting. Her style of writing is easy-to-read and much of this book I found to be spot-on Biblical.My only "beef" with the book, if I had one, would be the section on structuring your child's day and disciplining your child. While I'm all for Biblical discipline and I also think order and routine are very helpful to young children, I failed to see her talk much about enjoying your child and delighting in the calling of motherhood. I'm anxious to see if she addresses this at length in Don't Make Me Count to Three.
That said, if you are looking for encouragement as a wife, mother, or homemaker, I think you will find much challenge and inspiration in this volume.
Audios:
I listened to these two podcasts from Sovereign Grace Ministries this week and was thoroughly challenged by them--highly recommended!
Bible Reading:
I finished 1 Samuel this week, currently reading 2 Samuel and on track to complete my goal of reading through the Bible this year!
Currently Reading:
Beloved Bride by Bill Potter
In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan
No Excuses by Kyle Maynard
What books have you been reading? Any great recommendations?
Labels: Reviews
posted by Crystal Paine at 5:35 PM
9 Comments:
Hi Crystal, Im a brand new-ey & found your blog after visiting Kristy's. Thank you for your encouraging words to her and for uplifting her in prayer.
Currently, I am reading "Singing Through the Night" by Companjen Anneke. It is a fantastic book about women all over the world who have faced pain, loss & hardship and yet their faith in God endures. I definitely recommend!
I have just finished an incredible book called Two Weak Women and Amazing Grace. The title intrigued me so I thought I would see if the contents were as captivating as the title. I wasn't disappointed, it was an excellent, yet easy read.
It is the true account of two women who, as the title suggests, are weak in their bodies, but who God used mightily.
God called them to work together to purchase, renovate and run a retreat center on 55acres. This may not seem too much of a challenge until you understand that the women weren't in good health (one even had a heart defect), they didn't know how to run a retreat center or have any money to purchase it. But God called them to do this and He was faithful.
It was a riveting story of how God directed their steps and worked out his purpose in their lives. If you want to read about miracles and God's involvement even in the small details then you would probably enjoy this book. It is out of print now, but is still available at Amazon.com.
Michelle
"Don't Make Me Count To Three" is SO MUCH better than "Heaven at Home." I really didn't like "Heaven at Home" much at all, but I think "Don't Make Me..." is one of the best parenting books I have read.
Just finished Voddie Baucham's "Family Driven Faith" and Stacey McDonald and Jennie Chancie's book "Passionate Housewives, Desperate for God." (that one was suggested some time ago by you and I was finally able to get my hands on it...it was awesome! thanks for the recommendation!)
Voddie is just an awesome man of God whom both my husband and I just thoroughly admire. If you're looking for great inspiration and encouragement, this book will not let you down.
Crystal, I have a question for you. Where do you find encouraging podcasts? I like to listen to something encouraging when I iron, and sermonaudio can be overwhelming.
Also, if you havn't already checked out charityministries.org, their Godly Home series is PHENOMENAL. Denny Kenaston's sermon "The Key to Obedience is Blessings" encourages parents to cultivate a loving relationship with your child.
Leah
I'm reading In Defense of Food as well. REMARKABLE book! Makes me want to throw out any food item I've bought that came in a box.
I just finished reading "Escape" by Carolyn Jessop, which is the true story of a woman who escaped from a polygamist cult in AZ with all eight of her children. She is an amazing, courageous woman. I highly recommend that one.
Next up are "Becoming Jane Austen", "The KJV Only Controversy", and "The Vaccine Book."
I just finished the short pamphlet Critique of Modern Youth Ministry. I recommend it! You can stop by our blog to see the other books on my Shelfari bookshelf.
Some of the good books I finished in March are:
Evidence not Seen by Darlene Rose. It's a first-person account of a woman missionary who was held in Japanese prisoner of war camps during WWII, as her husband was held in a separate camp. Excellent story of faith and God's provision. Must-have Christian biography, especially for women.
Bruchko by Bruce Olsen. It's a missionary account, first published 20 or 30 years ago, about a young 19-year-old man who went to preach the gospel to an unreached people group in South America, and how they came to Christ. Very good and encouraging.
Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp. Good, but I wished it had more practical details. Mainly because I'd like to pass a good parenting book onto someone who needs to be training her children to obey.
Waiting for Her Isaac by Mr. And Mrs. Stephen B. Castleberry. Courtship fiction story, mainly aimed at the lead-up in her life, before she ever courts. Good.
Right now, I'm reading aloud to my husband Created For Work: Practical Insights for Young Men by Bob Schultz. This book is good for young women and adults also. Short chapters on different character issues, easy to read, with stories from his life to illustrate. Lots of good lessons for all. Almost done with this.
To the children, I'm reading aloud at lunch God's Smuggler by Brother Andrew, and am almost done with it. Must-have Christian biography. Brother Andrew smuggled Bibles into Communist countries where they were difficult to acquire. Amazing stories of God's protection. First printed 30 years ago, but reprinted many times since then.
To myself, I'm reading When I Don't Desire God: How to Fight for Joy by John Piper. Just started, but seems good. I'm also reading a children's biography (Men of Faith from Bethany House) William Carey: The Father of Modern Missions. Also relatively good.
In the last few months, I've started to read books a lot more, and spend a lot less time online. Think this has been a very good trade-off. I'll have to start posting to this thread weekly, and my post will be shorter:-)
Heather (mom to 4 children, ages 6 1/2 down to 9 months)
I just finished a book entitled "And the Word came with Power" by Joanne Shetler. It's an INCREDIBLE true story about a single woman who is a missioary with Wycliffe Bible Translators and her journey to translating the Bible and building relationships with the Balangao people in the Philippins. It's such an inspring story for anyone to read, although I have a bias towards this sort of thing since my husband and I are missionaries with Lutheran Bible Translators. But Joanne is a great writer and really makes God's work in her life come alive.
Cara
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