It’s that time of year for change and the turning of another page in our life stories. What will this coming year hold for us? Some things will be out of our control, but many times the day to day choices we make are in our control and shape our days, which turn into weeks, which turn into months, and eventually another year. It’s the little choices of intentionality along the way that shape us inside and affect many aspects of our environment and relationships.
I read a quote last year that made an impact on me: “Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing.” - Laurie Buchanan
While there are many things in life that happen to us without our choosing, there are many things we can do to grow and gain peace within whatever season of life or situation we find ourselves. A lot of it begins with prayer, seeking God, and being open to what He speaks to us through His word, but there are also great resources we can find through books that can help gain some new perspectives and tools to aid our growth and determination to make a change.
Here are a few book recommendations that I’ve benefited from and I hope you will enjoy:
Self- Help:
Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Earley
Marriage:
Grace Filled Marriage: The Missing Piece. The Place to Start. by Dr. Tim Kimmel and Darcy Kimmel
Parenting:
The Whole- Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Dajiel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
Relationships:
Everybody Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People by Bob Goff
Spiritual:
When Ye Pray by Joy Haney
Inspiration:
Bug and Nona on the Go by Nona Freeman
Entertainment:
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Hope you enjoy these wonderful and helpful books as you grow this year! Happy New Year!
Your Sister in Christ and in Love,
Hillary Wheeler
