When you noticed my publish on my targets for 2025, you’ll know that I’m doing month-to-month targets as an alternative of yearly targets this yr. So I didn’t set an total studying purpose for 2025, however I’m planning to set month-to-month targets.
For March, my purpose 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 by means of one other!!)
My sister gently inspired me to simply attempt studying slightly fiction on daily basis earlier than mattress. Fairly quickly, not solely was I commonly doing that, however I’ve often 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 lots of you could have begged for me to carry 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 publication.
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 ladies didn’t have a lot of a voice in any respect right now interval. When you take pleasure in historic fiction, I undoubtedly suggest this e book.
How Nice is Our God — I learn this devotional aloud to the youthful children and so they LOVED it!! It’s fascinating and actually captured their consideration. Positively really helpful in case you have children who like science!
Constructing True Intimacy — I learn this in preparation for a podcast interview and cherished that it challenged me — particularly in the case of my lengthy held perception {that a} robust marriage requires compromise. The authors make a case for why compromise really 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 Struggle 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 need to develop on this yr and really feel like after 23 years of marriage, I’ve gotten into ruts which are 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 doubtless 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 sit down down and ask some trustworthy 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’re 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 cherished attending to know Trillia slightly bit when she got here for her podcast episode. She is so type and clever and my dialog together with her is a podcast episode I consider everybody will probably be challenged and inspired by listening to. Her e book guides you thru historical past classes, devotionals, and supplies yummy recipes that can assist you have fun Black Christians.
For many who ask once I learn: I at all times have just a few books going without delay and I often a chapter or two of a Christian inspiration e book + a enterprise e book each morning. Then, my purpose is to learn a fiction/story-driven e book for at the least quarter-hour at night time.
What books have you ever completed just lately? I’d love to listen to!
