This is a difficult time. For some, we’re feeling a little stir crazy. For others, we’re at the point of despair. I want you to know, wherever you are on the spectrum, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Need some words of hope and solidarity?
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(p.s. dontcha just looooove how video clips always catch you with your mouth wide open making the most awkward facial expression known to man?!? 😆😮)
This week, I wanted to give you a list of some of my favorite books. Ones that have helped me in the various aspects of my health: spiritual, relational, emotional, mental and physical.
I believe that the triad of body, mind and spirit are equally affected by each other. When one aspect is struggling, the others will struggle too. So here’s to your health!
This is not an exhaustive list of all the amazing books on these topics, but they are ones on my shelf that have helped me and I pray they help you too.
SPIRITUAL HEALTH
The Knowledge of the Holy: The Attributes of God: Their Meaning in the Christian Life
by A.W. Tozer
Sacred Pathways: Discover Your Soul’s Path to God
by Gary Thomas
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It’s Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature
by Peter Scazzero
God’s Many Voices: Learning to Listen. Expectant to Hear
by Liz Ditty
Anatomy of the Soul: Surprising Connections between Neuroscience and Spiritual Practices That Can Transform Your Life and Relationships
by Curt Thompson
Practicing Our Faith: A Way of Life for a Searching People
by Dorothy C. Bass
An Extreme God for an Extreme Life
by April Chapman
RELATIONAL HEALTH
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
by Melanie Beattie
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life
by Drs Henry Cloud and John Townsend
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
by Stephen Covey
Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving Gospel-Centered Marriage
by Beth and Jeff McCord
PARENTING/CHILD DEVELOPMENT
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind
by Daniel J. Siegel
Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too
by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Effective Parenting in a Defective World
by Chip Ingram
Are My Kids on Track?: The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach
by Sissy Goff (Author), Melissa Mre Trevathan (Contributor), David Lmsw Thomas (Contributor)
Boundaries with Kids: How Healthy Choices Grow Healthy Children
by Drs Henry Cloud and John Townsend
A Family Shaped By Grace
by Gary Moreland
EMOTIONAL/MENTAL HEALTH
Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions
by Lysa TerKeurst
The Inner Voice of Love: A Journey Through Anguish to Freedom
by Henri J. M. Nouwen
Walking on Water When You Feel Like You’re Drowning: Finding Hope in Life’s Darkest Moments
by Tommy Nelson and Steve Leavitt
Anger: Handling a Powerful Emotion in a Healthy Way
updated version Anger: Taming A Powerful Emotion
by Gary Chapman
Broken Crayons Still Color: From Our Mess to God’s Masterpiece
by Shelley Hitz
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
by Brené Brown
Overcome Depression: Strategies from Science & Scripture
by Margaret Lalich
IDENTITY/PHYSICAL HEALTH
Fit For The Calling: A 6-Week Faith & Fitness Journey
by Jennette Holzworth
Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food
by Lysa TerKeurst
I Am: A 60-Day Journey to Knowing Who You Are Because of Who He Is
by Michele Cushatt
You Are Free: Be Who You Already Are
by Rebekah Lyons
Of Mess and Moxie: Wrangling Delight Out of This Wild and Glorious Life
by Jen Hatmaker
Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free
by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
INTRODUCING THE #REFRAMEYOURDAY SHOP
Friends, times are tough! And we could all use some visual reminders that God loves us, no matter what we face or how we feel.
Which is why I’d love to present the ReframeYourDay shop!
I’d love your support to keep doing what I love through your purchase of a tee or print. And I pray it equally supports you on your journey of reframing your days through the lens of God’s love for you 💗
To our health, friends!
Thank you Andrea! I am so happy that you find my book helpful. Blessings, Love and Laughter to you, Margaret
So helpful, Margaret! Thank you for your work. I’m praying it helps many, many, many people who are struggling.