What’s On Your Nightstand? {August}

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On my nightstand this month:

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(In comparison to other months, this is actually a somewhat abbreviated list.  Especially when you consider the fact that I have already finished two of them, and, aside from my Bible reading, I’ve just barely started the others.)

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The Bible (ESV) – I am continuing with Professor Grant Horner’s Reading System.  With a few breaks here and there, I have been using this system for a couple of years now, and it is by far my favorite!!

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Uneclipsing the Son, by Rick Holland

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Choosing Gratitude, by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

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1776, by David McCullough

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A Love That Multiplies, by Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar – This book chronicles the premature birth, and health challenges of the Duggar’s youngest child, Josie.  It also looks at how the trials and difficulties of that experience both challenged and strengthened their faith, and their family.

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Choosing to SEE, by Mary Beth Chapman – Mary Beth (wife of singer/songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman) shares a glimpse into her life.  She candidly shares about her childhood, her struggles, her battle with depression, their adoption journeys, and the tragic death of one of her young daughters.  It is not an easy read.  But, even though it deals with some difficult subjects, I was surprised, at times, to find myself actually laughing out loud as I read.  This book is sad.    But, through the sadness and darkness, there are glimmers of hope…

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(The last two books on this list were probably not the wisest choices in reading material…given my current state!  The topics are emotional to begin with.  And I have never been good at handling the “children in peril” plotline – whether fact or fiction.  But, add pregnancy hormones and heightened emotions to the mix, and…well, you have the perfect emotional storm!)

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In addition to my nightstand…

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The majority of my “reading time” has been consumed with these books:

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These are my new “teacher edition” books.  I have been spending quite a bit of time getting to know them, and  creating schedules and lesson plans in preparation for, and anticipation of our first day of school!!