35 Books That Have Shaped My Life

Today is my 35th birthday. I thought about what has shaped my life-other than my relationship with Jesus and wonderful people in my life, a myriad of books also came to my mind. I love to read books and learn about new areas that I can grow and challenge myself in order to become a better Christian woman, wife, mother, pastor's wife and friend.

Some of the books listed are on my sidebar under "some of my favorites." 

Others are links to reviews that I've written.

Here is the list of books that have shaped who I am today...

1. The New Spirit Life Bible
2. Praying the Names of God by Ann Spangler
3. Open Heart, Open Hand by Karen Mains
4. Power in Praise by Merlin Carothers
5. One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
6. The Stronghold of God by Francis Frangipane
7. The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson
8. How to Win Over Worry by John Edmund Haggai
9. God Said Yes by Heather Hornback-Bland
10. Hinds' Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard
11. Same Kind of Different As Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore
12. Becoming a Woman of Influence by Carol Kent
13. A Hunger For God by Hohn Piper
14. The Power of A Woman's Wordsby Sharon Jaynes
15. I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris
16. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
17. A Woman's High Calling by Elizabeth George
18. Experiencing God As Your Provider by Brian Kluth
19. Disciplines of a Godly Woman by Barbara Hughes
20. The Three Battlegrounds by Francis Frangipane

Marriage 

  21.  For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn

  22.  The Power Of A Praying Wife by Stormie O Martian

  23.  The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace

  24.  The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands by Dr. Laura Schlessinger

  25.  Created To Be His Helpmeet by Debi Pearl

  26.  Fascinating Womanhood by Helen Andelin

Parenting

  27.  What the Bible Says About Child Training by J. Richard Fugate

  28.  Teach Them Diligently by Lou Priolo

  29.   The Mommy Manual by Barbara Curtis

  30.  The Mission of Motherhood By Sally Clarkson

  31.  Creative Family Prayer Times by Mike and Amy Nappa

  32.  Life Skills for Kids by Christine Field

Ministry

  33.  Renewal on the Run by Jill Briscoe

  34.  10 Things Every Minister's Wife Needs to Know by Jeana Floyd

  35.  You Can Still Wear Cute Shoes by Lisa McKay

Maybe you would find some of these on your list of life changing books, too! I'd love to hear what books have shaped your life in the comments below!