If you happen to noticed my put up on my objectives for 2025, you’ll know that I’m doing month-to-month objectives as an alternative of yearly objectives this yr. So I didn’t set an total studying objective for 2025, however I’m planning to set month-to-month objectives.
For March, my objective was to complete 6 books and I’m thrilled to report that I completed 6 books! And I completed a fiction e book (and I’m over midway via one other!!)
My sister gently inspired me to only strive studying slightly fiction every single day earlier than mattress. Fairly quickly, not solely was I frequently doing that, however I’ve normally been discovering just a few little pockets all through the day to get slightly extra studying in! I’ve been loving it and it’s been so good for my mind and my soul!
Every month, I plan to share critiques on the books I completed the month earlier than since a lot of you might have begged for me to convey again my e book posts right here on the weblog. I’ll even be sharing extra in real-time what I’m studying over on Instagram tales and on the podcast and in my private e-mail e-newsletter.
The 6 Books I Learn in March
The Frozen River — This was a very attention-grabbing historic novel based mostly upon a real story. I discovered it heartbreaking to listen to how girls didn’t have a lot of a voice in any respect at the moment interval. If you happen to take pleasure in historic fiction, I positively suggest this e book.
How Nice is Our God — I learn this devotional aloud to the youthful youngsters they usually LOVED it!! It’s fascinating and actually captured their consideration. Undoubtedly really useful if in case you have youngsters who like science!
Constructing True Intimacy — I learn this in preparation for a podcast interview and liked that it challenged me — particularly with regards to my lengthy held perception {that a} sturdy marriage requires compromise. The authors make a case for why compromise truly hurts marriage and relationships in the long term and what to do as an alternative. I’ve a podcast episode dropping quickly the place we talk about this + many extra issues they shared of their e book!
The Battle For Us – Sure! I learn two marriage books this month. Each had been in prep for podcast episodes, however I stated sure to the podcast episode interviews as a result of I wanted the encouragement. That is an space that I actually wish to develop on this yr and really feel like after 23 years of marriage, I’ve gotten into ruts which might be unhealthy and am working to get out of these and construct more healthy rhythms and patterns. This e book deep impacted my life and I’ll probably be sharing extra quickly on the podcast — as soon as I’ve a while to course of it extra with Jesse. And search for an upcoming episode the place I get to take a seat down and ask some sincere questions of the authors!
You’re Not Too Late – Rebecca George was a new-to-me creator, however I used to be so blessed by studying her phrases and attending to interview her on the podcast. If you’re feeling like you might be left behind, neglected, or late to your life, I believe this e book and our podcast episode collectively will encourage you.
Celebrating Across the Desk – I liked attending to know Trillia slightly bit when she got here for her podcast episode. She is so variety and clever and my dialog together with her is a podcast episode I consider everybody will likely be challenged and inspired by listening to. Her e book guides you thru historical past classes, devotionals, and gives yummy recipes that can assist you have a good time Black Christians.
For individuals who ask once I learn: I at all times have just a few books going without delay and I normally a chapter or two of a Christian inspiration e book + a enterprise e book each morning. Then, my objective is to learn a fiction/story-driven e book for a minimum of quarter-hour at evening.
What books have you ever completed not too long ago? I’d love to listen to!
