10 Books on My Christmas Wishlist
Do you have a Christmas wish book list? Books are always the number one thing on my Christmas list each year. This list includes several of my favorite authors like Sally Clarkson of course, Nancy Leigh Demoss, and Terrie Chappell. I have read one book by Karen Ehmann on hospitality which was excellent and looking forward to reading some of her other books. Some of the other authors on my list I am not familiar with but have had their books recommended.
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Help, I’m Drowning by Sally Clarkson
Help, I’m Drowning: Weathering the Storms of Life with Grace and Hope
By Sally Clarkson / Bethany House
Are you feeling deluged by loneliness, fear, exhaustion, or helplessness? Anchor yourself in Jesus! Helping you overcome life’s tumultuous waves, Clarkson encourages you to grab on to God’s lifesaving strength; intentionally engage in community; care for your physical body to improve spiritual, emotional, and mental health; embrace healing and forgiveness; and cultivate contentment and thanksgiving. 224 pages, hardcover from Bethany.
The Lifegiving Parent by Clay & Sally Clarkson
The Lifegiving Parent: Giving Your Child a Life Worth Living for Christ
By Clay & Sally Clarkson / Tyndale Momentum
Discover how you can become a parent who gives your child a life worth living for Christ. The Bible doesn’t include a divine methodology for parenting in the Bible, but it does provide principles that can enable any faithful parent to bring Christ into the life of their home. In The Lifegiving Parent, authors and parents Clay and Sally Clarkson explore eight key principles – heartbeats of lifegiving parenting – to shed light on what it means to create a home where your children will experience the living God in your family.
This book, when used in conjunction with the 10-week study (SKU: 422798), makes an excellent small group experience. Gather a few parents and read the book together and learn from one another.
The Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson
The Mission of Motherhood
By Sally Clarkson / Random House
Wiping runny noses, comforting a sick child, or getting the kids dressed for school may not feel like chores with eternal outcomes. But your God-given purpose is to nurture your children and influence their destinies. Affirming your important role in God’s plan, Clarkson offers solid biblical teaching that’s a real mom-encourager and joy-restorer.
Save the Day by Terrie Chappell
Save the Day: Applying God’s Wisdom to Life’s Struggles
By Terrie Chappell / Striving Together Publications
If there is one thing every Christian has in common, it is problems. From minor irritations to life-altering struggles, we all face difficulties and needs. And in the midst of these troubles, we need God’s wisdom. Tucked into a less-known passage of Scripture is the story of an unnamed woman, simply referred to as “a wise woman.” In a desperate moment, recorded in 2 Samuel 20, her wisdom saved the day for her hometown, the army of King David, and the entire nation of Israel. In these pages, learn practical lessons from pastor’s wife Terrie Chappell, on gaining and using God’s wisdom.
Growing Slow: Lessons on Un-Hurrying Your Heart from an Accidental Farm Girl
By Jennifer Dukes Lee / Zondervan
* Take a break from life’s race and try a more sustainable pace! Charting a path to a more rooted way of living, Lee helps you stop running and start resting in Jesus, unhurry your heart and mind, embrace good things in your life, and engage slow growth through reflection prompts and simple application steps. 272 pages, hardcover from Zondervan.
You Can Trust God to Write Your Story
You Can Trust God to Write Your Story: Embracing the Mysteries of Providence
By Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth & Robert Wolgemuth / Moody Publishers
In their first book together, Robert and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth share biblical and modern-day stories of God’s providence at work, including their own account of finding love and marrying. As you see the Lord redeem impossible situations in the unlikeliest ways, you’ll be encouraged to experience his hand in your own life. 221 pages, hardcover from Moody.
Listen, Love, Repeat by Karen Ehman
Listen, Love, Repeat
By Karen Ehman / Zondervan
In a culture saturated and obsessed with self, Listen Love Repeat inspires readers to embrace backwards living by finding true joy through intentional acts of kindness. Providing practical tips and encouragement, Karen Ehman inspires us to live alert and to be on the lookout in conversations with others for hints of what kindness we might show them.
Winning the War in You Mind by Craig Groeschel
Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
By Craig Groeschel / Zondervan
Break free of destructive patterns of thought—so God can transform your life! Replace self-doubt and negative thinking with joy, peace, truth, prayer, and praise. Groeschel shows you how to take the necessary steps to remove damaging lies, rewire your brain, renew your mind, reframe your vision, revive your soul, and restore a healthy perspective. 256 pages, hardcover from Zondervan.
Introverted Mom by Jamie Martin
Introverted Mom: Your Guide to More Calm, Less Guilt, and Quiet Joy
By Jamie C. Martin / Zondervan
For any mother who has ever wondered if her personality clashes with her role, Introverted Mom by author Jamie C. Martin offers vulnerable stories, faith-filled encouragement, and insightful practices to help you fully appreciate your introverted nature and celebrate the gifts and strengths you bring to your family.
Jamie shares vulnerable stories from her own life as well as thoughts from other kindred-spirit moms, helping you add more calm to your days. Her practical suggestions, combined with quotes and insights from four well-known introverted writers, point you back toward hope, laughter, and quiet joy.
Just Open the Door by Jen Schmidt
Just Open the Door: How One Invitation Can Change a Generation
By Jen Schmidt / B&H Books
Change a generation with something as simple as an invitation.
For many of us, inviting people into our lives and homes feels more like inviting judgment on our entertaining skills and stress on our already maxed-out schedules. But what if you knew that opening your front door had the power to radically change the world? To make an impact and leave a legacy with everyday invitations?
Jen Schmidt has set out to reframe how we think about hospitality and to equip us to walk a road of welcome in our daily lives. Jen knows that every time we choose open-door living-whether in our homes or by taking hospitality on the road just like Jesus-those we invite in get to experience the lived-out Gospel, our kids grow up in a life-lab of generosity, and we trade insecurity for connection.
Just Open the Door is a personal yes-you-can guide to offering the life-changing gift of invitation. Whether you’re a seasoned host looking for renewed inspiration or a nervous newbie not sure where to begin, these personal stories, practical ideas, and poignant insights will give you the confidence you need to see your home as the most likely location for changing the world around you, one open door at a time.
Do you have a great books on your Christmas list? I would love to hear about them!
Praying you have a blessed Christmas season!!!
