8 books that were influential
in ways that surprised me
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
by Pete Scazzero
Spiritual maturity and emotional maturity go hand in hand. We desire to be more – we want to be MORE than SAVED. We want to be in union with Jesus all the days of our lives. If you only read 1 book on this list, let it be this one.
Sacred Rest
by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
I’ve always viewed rest as sleep or quiet time alone, but what if it’s dinner with 3 close friends, taking a jog, or painting? Dr. Dalton explores 9 types of rest that may help you get the soul rest you didn’t know you were craving.
Abundant Simplicity
by Jan Johnson
When simplicity comes to mind I think about purging my home or spending less, but there’s so much more. Jan’s book helped me explore how abundance is found in more than simplfying the clutter in my home and living on a budget.
Ep. 29: Jan Johnson | Spiritual Direction, Hearing God’s Voice
Praying the scripture for your children
by Jodie Berndt
Twelve years later and I still use the prayers written in this book and not only for my children. It also taught me the power in praying God’s Words back to Him.
Ep. 28: Jodie Berndt | Praying the Scripture for Your Children
becoming mrs. burton
by Susan Burton & Cari Lynn
Susan’s memoir opened my eyes to the cycle of incarceration and why it is so difficult to break free. Honestly, this is an eye opener that made me a more empathetic person.
The Common Rule
by Justin Whitmel Earley
In a world that yells “more is better”, “you do you”, “make your own way”, Justin offers formational habits that are both practical and transformational. How do I know? I now practice many of them.
EP. 72: Justin Whitmel Earley | Habits of Purpose in the Digital Age
Sensible Shoes series
by Sharon Garlough Brown
This 4 book fiction series takes you on a journey of 4 women being formed by the spirit of God and you can’t help but be drawn in and find yourself walking in their shoes. I didn’t expect a fictional series to impact my walk with Jesus, but this one did
EP. 152: Sharon Garlough Brown | Spiritual Practices & Formation
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