Top 10 Books I've Read (so far).

This top 10 was a tough one for me!  You can tell a lot about a person by what they read and so I’m feeling a little ‘exposed’ but that’s a good thing right?  I also feel like this list could change.  Tomorrow I may remember a book that I was challenged by and wish I put it on here, but for what it is, here ya go!

I would recommend any of these books to you as they have challenged me and helped me in my pursuit to know Jesus more.  I would LOVE to hear of books that are on your top 10.  Thanks for reading and sharing!

1.     The Seeking Heart- Fenelon

2.     The Hiding Place- Corrie TenBoom

3.     Instruments in the Hands of the Redeemer- Paul David Tripp

4.     Give them Grace (still in the process of reading, but SO great so far)- Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson

5.     Forgotten God- Francis Chan

6.     Pleasing People: How not to be an “approval junkie”- Lou Priolo

7.     Attributes of God- A.W. Pink

8.     The Pleasures of God- John Piper

9.     Hinds Feet on High Places- Hannah Hurnard

10. A Lifetime of Wisdom: Embracing the Way God Heals You- Joni Eareckson Tada

Another Top 10

Contentment in Christ

A little while back, I was given the privilege of speaking to a group of wonderful young adult ladies.  In hopes of challenging them to be content in Christ, no matter what their circumstance, I was definitely challenged myself.  So, through some study, prayer and experience, here are some ways I am challenged to be content in Christ alone! 

Contentment in Christ comes:

1.    When I am not mastered by anything!

Galatians 5:1

2.    When I repent of my idols…and do it before it’s too late!

Psalm 81:9

3.    When I am surrendered to God’s will for me.

4.    When I study who He is and remember His promises and all He has already done.

Psalm 34:8-11

5.    When I make the most of even the mundane for Christ.

6.    When I get over myself and serve others.

Philippians 2:13-18

7.    In the most unexpected places.

Jeremiah 15:16, Psalm 81:16

8.    When I keep my sense of Humour

Proverbs 31:25

9.    When I rejoice when others receive something I’ve always wanted. Romans 12:15-18

10. Overall, contentment comes when I learn it!

Philippians 4:11-12

I would love to hear how are you learning to be content in Christ alone.