Projected 2010 Reading List

Reading has always been one of my favorite hobbies.  I remember consuming books when I was younger and I still enjoy it so very much.  One of my goals for 2010 is to read more books for my own personal enjoyment and edification.  I read constantly to my children, but with five children, the demands of homeschooling, keeping a home, healthy cooking and other responsibilities, my own personal reading time has been almost non-existent.  I know some of that has been due to the fact that my husband has been deployed for nine months now and so there are added responsibilities that take up what little time I may have found previously.  So, while praying and thinking about ways to improve this coming year, book reading was one of those areas.  I always enjoy looking at the blogs of others and seeing a glimpse into what they are reading.  And because of that, I thought I would begin to share on a somewhat more regular basis some of the books I read to my children, with a little review and an idea of the age group they are geared toward.  But, first, I would like to share with you the "projected list" of books I want to read this year.  Now, it will be a great feat if I get this done...or even half done...but what is wrong with dreaming big huh?  As I finish, I will try to share my thoughts on them, or at least some of them, with you.  And I would greatly enjoy hearing some of your favorites as well. 

Crazy Love by Francis Chan 

Don't Make Me Count to Three by Ginger Plowman

To Train Up a Child by Michael and Debi Pearl

Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham

Raising Real Men by Hal and Melanie Young

The Heart of Anger by Lou Priolo

Already Gone by Ham and Beemer

Let Us Highly Resolve by David and Shirley Quine

Our Father Abraham:  Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith by Marvin R. Wilson

Quiet Times in Loud Households by Kimberley Eddy

Keeping Our Children's Hearts by Steve and Terri Maxwell  (reading this one again)

The Duggars:  20 and Counting by the Duggars

God's Appointed Times:  Practical Guide for Understanding and Celebrating the Biblical Holidays by Barney Kasdan

From Clutter to Clarity:  Simplifying Life from the Inside Out by Nancy Twigg 

A Well-Kept Home:  Household Traditions and Simple Secrets from a French Grandmother

Womanly Dominion:  More than a Gentle and Quiet Spirit by Mark Chanski

The Stay at Home Mom:  For Women at Home and Those that Want to Be

Extra Reading 

Feminine Appeal

The Joy of Hospitality

There are actually others, but I don't think I should make this too unrealistic!  Many times books have been the mentors that have been lacking in my life.  There is definitely a shortage of Titus 2 women, so I have gleaned so much from books by them.  I thank God for providing these materials for my sanctification.  These, however, should NEVER take the place of God's Word.  They should only be read and used AFTER spending quality time in the Bible and prayer.   I'd also like to you leave you with a quote,

 "Be as careful of the books you read, as the company you keep, for your habits and character will be as much influenced by the former as the latter."  Paxton Hood.

Happy Reading!