What’s On Your Nightstand? is a monthly meme on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 5 Minutes for Books.
There are several different ways to participate (Click here to learn more about that). I am going to participate each month by sharing what books I have read and written a review for in the last month and what books I would like to read in the next month.
In addition to the following list, I also have a master list of books I am planning on reading in 2009. I am challenging myself to read 50 books! I update the master list regularly with reviews of the books I have read. You can check that out here.
I missed a few months, so I will be updating you on what I have read in May, June, and July.
Books I Have Read Since May:
A Family Guide to the Bible
This book is meant to give readers (Parents, Grandparents, Teachers, etc.) a better understanding of the Bible so that they can teach the children in their lives what the Bible is, what’s in it, and how it all goes together. This book is like a quick course on the Bible. Very educational!
Finish reading my review here.
Reforming Marriage
I love books like this because I always coming away from reading it and have learned something new about marriage! Douglas Wilson talked about true biblical marriage and what it looks like today and it was so challenging and encouraging!
Finish reading my review here.
Rachel’s Tears
More than anything, this book challenged me to not live a mediocre Christian life but to live every minute striving to give God glory and also realizing how truly sinful this world is!
Finish reading my review
here.
Adopting in America
This book lays out the options and pros and cons of each option and then gives a very lengthy list of agencies and attorneys in each state that you could work with. This book is meant to help you decide which route you want to take to adopt and assist in finding someone to help you do it.
This book is designed to offer biblical solutions for problems women face. There are three parts: Biblical Solutions for Problems with Others, Biblical Solutions for Problems with Ourselves, and Biblical Solutions for Problems with the World.
Finish reading my review here.
I found this book at the library and I am so happy that I did. This book divides our state by geographical area and lists tons of great activities to do for the whole family.
Finish reading my review here.
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The 2,000 Best Games & Activities
I have found so many great books already in my child preparation reading. Here is another one that I will be referring to in the future, for sure!
Finish reading my review here.
Caring for Your Baby and Young Child
This book definitely helped me tons! I was nervous about some of the basic skills of parenting, but this book really helped to ease some of my worries.
Finish reading my review here.
“Don’t Make Me Count to Three!”
I felt like this book really helped me prepare for having children and the discipline that comes with that. Ginger Plowman really introduced two new methods of discipline for me, first, using scriptures to get to the heart issue, sin, and second using the put off/ put on method.
Finish reading my review here.
100 Bible Stories, 100 Bible Songs
If you are just looking for a book to teach your children basic Bible stories, you will be pleased with this book. But, remember, it is a Bible story book, not a Bible.
Finish reading my review here.
Feminine Appeal
I love books that help me to understand more about how to apply virtues from the Bible into everyday life to help us grow closer to and glorify God. This book does just that!
Finish reading my review here.
How Big Is Your Umbrella?
This book was short and practical. It was a very easy read. I truly wish I would have read it earlier, but the wisdom will come in hand again, I am sure!
Finish reading my review here.
Books I Plan To Read in August:
* Rolling Over
Prayer is a very powerful tool! I’m sure that most of you know that! All this month I have been praying for my husband, each and every day.
