Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Feeding Your Soul

"A woman who thinks and reads, will serve others well and invest wisdom to those in her sphere of influence."
This is a quote from a blog post I was reading this evening by the amazing Sally Clarkson about leaving a legacy of spirituality, influence, wisdom and grace.  She talked about one of the characteristics of women that have a great impact is that they have invested many hours in engaging their minds in scripture, with great thinkers and biographies. 
"A woman cannot give out greatness of mind if she has not invested her mind in great thoughts."

I have always been an avid reader so this got me to thinking about those books that have most left an indelible mark on my heart.  What are the books that I find myself coming back to time and again when I need inspiration or want to offer a word of wisdom to others.  Here is my list:

L'Abri by Edith Schaeffer

Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss

Elizabeth Prentiss 'More Love to Thee' by Sharon James

The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer

Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret by Dr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor


Trusting God by Jerry Bridges

The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace

The Ministry of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson

The Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson

Because He Loves Me by Elyse Fitzpatrick
                    Sermons by Tim Keller, Sinclair Ferguson

                   
I would love to know what would be on your list.  Please share!

1 comment:

  1. I actually haven't read most of those... I must be seriously missing out on some good literature! I have read and liked a lot The Excellent Wife though and I have tried to read Stepping Heavenward a few times and just couldn't get through it...that will probably make you cringe inside! haha! I just found your blog from Kitty's...it's vanessa from church! :)
    I have two blogs (in case you are interested): www.hartandvanessablog.blogspot.com (our family one) and my crafty one... www.DesignsBySessa.com

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