Dawn at [1] Spanish Morning has tagged me for a short book survey. I enjoy reading book lists from other people because it gives me ideas of books to read that I might not have known about. I also want to say that the Bible is the ultimate book and answer to most of these questions, so my answers are aside from the Bible. I like to read, especially books that address some area for spiritual growth, my role as a woman/wife, and these days, books on parenting. I hope you find a book on this list you might like to read!

A book that changed my life:
Seeing With New Eyes, by David Powlison. This book opened my eyes to see the amazing ability of Scripture to speak directly into my heart and life. It really shook up many assumptions I had about issues such as worry or the popular “love languages.” One chapter in particular that has greatly influenced how I think is called “God’s Love, Better Than Unconditional.” Powlison has helped me see that the Bible is not just a guidebook or some good suggestions. It is “…living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12)

Seeing With New Eyes is a collection of essays Powlison originally wrote for a quarterly publication called the Journal of Biblical Counseling. The back cover explains the two main points well saying that the book seeks to explore:

A book I’ve read more than once:
War of Words by Paul David Tripp. I cannot say enough good stuff about this book. I hope that everyone who is reading this right now will buy it and read it. You can get it used at Amazon for just over $5!

This book is one of the best books I have ever read. The subtitle is “Getting to the heart of your communication struggles.” I don’t know anyone who doesn’t need to learn to hold their tongue, not complain or not speak selfishly. This book starts with problems we make with our tongue and goes straight to the heart–”For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” (Matthew 12:34)

A book I’d want on a deserted island:
For sure, the Bible. I also thought this might be helpful: How to Survive on a Deserted Island.

Book that made me laugh:
I remember Monica and I reading some of the Christian girl series Christy Miller back in the day and laughing our heads off because they were so cheesy!

Book that made me cry:
I cry every time I’ve read Charles Dickens A Tale of Two Cities, a classic and a great story of a man giving his life for his friend.

A book I wish would be written:
God Calls it Love by Bobby Blakey.

A book I wish had never been written:
Though I’ve had the opportunity to have some good conversations about this book, it is so terribly unedifying I wish it hadn’t been written. Click the link to read my review of it–[2] Captivatin[3] g by John and Stasi Eldridge.

Currently reading:
-Humility: True Greatness by C.J. Mahaney
-Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp

Have been wanting to read:
-Lies Women Believe: And the Truth That Sets Them Free by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
-Successful Christian Parenting by John MacArthur
-Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ by John Piper