Books That Have Shaped My Life

As I was unpacking box after box of books when we moved into our new home recently, I started making a special little stack. Now I love to read, so I have a lot of books that I love. But this particular stack ended up being books that at one time or another in my life were used to shape the person I am today. I now have them in between two very cute bookends on top of one of our bookshelves. When I walk by them I'm reminded of the journey that my life has been...so far. Each one came to my life at a time when it was just what I needed. Gifts from God. Helping me to grow in my understanding of who He is and what it means to walk with Him.

Here's the list. Not in any particular order.

• "What Is A Family?" by Edith Schaeffer
• "A Severe Mercy" by Sheldon Vanauken
• "Seasons of Life" by Chuck Swindoll
• "Inside Out" by Larry Crabb
• "Disciplines of the Beautiful Woman" by Anne Ortlund
• "Twelve Things I Want My Kids to Remember Forever" by Jerry Jenkins
• "The Hidden Art of Homemaking" by Edigth Schaeffer
• "L'Abri" by Edith Schaeffer
• "A Slow And Certain Light" by Elizabeth Elliot
• "So You're The Pastor's Wife" by Ruth Senter
• "Only a Prayer Away" by John Guest
• "Fire In Your Heart" by Sammy Tippit
• "High Call, High Privilege" by Gail MacDonald
• "The Fragrance of Beauty" by Joyce Landorf
• "Seizing Your Divine Moment" by Erwin McManus
• "Gifted to Lead" by Nancy Beach