10 Books I Should Read ...

But Haven't (Part 1)

"And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations." (Rev 2:22)

When we moved from Washington state to sunny Arizona this summer, I donated a truckload of unwanted books. These ten volumes are too valuable to retire from service. I've leafed through them, but they've not been properly and thoroughly digested yet.

1. Courageous by Randy Alcorn

“In Courageous—the novelization by Randy Alcorn of the screenplay Courageous by Alex and Stephen Kendrick—the theme of family leadership is examined from a biblical perspective as applied to a 21st century environment. What happens to a fatherless home? Police officers Alex, Nathan, Shane, and David continually deal with gang crime in Albany, Georgia. They see firsthand the pain and brokenness that result when fathers are absent. By clinging to God’s truth, these four men learn that it takes more than having children to be a father. It takes courage.”

2. Bringing Up Girls by James Dobson

“Tell her she is pretty every chance you get… Hug her. Compliment her admirable traits. Build her confidence by giving her your time and attention. Defend her when she is struggling. And let her know that she has a place in your heart that is reserved only for her. She will never forget it.”





3. Bringing Up Boys by James Dobson

“Boys are different! But with pressure to be ‘gender neutral,’ many try to mold children into a one-size-fits-all model. Dr. Dobson explains why boys are the way they are, how to understand their emotional and physical development, and the best way to motivate them to become godly men.”





4. Sex and the Supremacy of Christ by John Piper & Justin Taylor

“The contributors to this unique volume invite you to both celebrate sex for what God made it to be and fight what sin has turned it into. This book has something for all: men and women, married and single. Contributors include John Piper, C. J. and Carolyn Mahaney, Mark Dever, Al Mohler, and Carolyn McCulley.”





5. The Purity Principle by Randy Alcorn

“Some people have given up on purity. Some have never tried. Bestselling author Randy Alcorn shows us why, in this culture of impurity, the stakes are so high—and what we can do to experience the freedom of purity. Impurity will always destroy us; purity always leads to higher pleasures! Choose wisely. Let the insights of this amazing book—written for old and young, married and single—help you gain your footing on the path to truly lasting joy.”


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Linked at Barbara’s "thinkful" meme The Week in Words at Stray Thoughts. Also linked at Amanda's carnival Top Ten Tuesday at Oh Amanda and What's on Your Nightstand at 5 Minutes for Books.

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