Happy Tuesday girls! I thought today I’d introduce you to some of my mentors - authors, that is! I have learned so much from these books, and since I am always on the prowl for another book to learn from, I thought I would share some good ones for you to try.

Wild Goose Chase by Mark Batterson is my favourite book.  I could only handle one chapter at a time because I would have so much journaling and note-taking to do!  It is about following God’s leading even when it takes us to dangerous places, and introduces ‘cages’ that we must be released from to truly live.

ChaZown by Craig Groeschel was huge for me a few years ago when I was trying to figure out who God made me to be and what my calling is in life.  It is a very easy read and gives lots of opportunities to respond on paper.  If you are at a point in life when you don’t know who you are, what you want, or what God has for you, read this one.  I would recommend reading Wild Goose Chase right after.

A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser was the best book I read on grieving after my best friend Katharine died in a car accident.  The author lost his mother, wife, and daughter in one car accident, and the book is his journey through grief and the lessons he has learned. This is a must if you or someone you know is grieving over the loss of a loved one.

The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan is about something we as Christians seem to have forgotten: taking a Sabbath day of rest.  As a result of this book, I began to obey God in this area of my life, and for my last two and a half years at university I blocked off a day that for resting, enjoying life, and spending time with God and people. No homework or obligations allowed!  This book will change your life if you put it into practice. I promise you. Do you feel stressed out, overwhelmed, and way too busy? Go get this book right now!

Captivating by John and Stasi Elderidge is a good read as well.  It is about who God has made us to be as women.  I read it in a time in my life when I was struggling with relationships, beauty, self worth, and who I was in Christ.  God did a healing work in my life through this book.

Left To Tell: I just read this and was floored. Imaculee tells her story of discovering God in the midst of the Rwandan genocide.  It is the best book I have read about Rwanda, and got me to take a good look at how strong my faith really is.

I hope these books are as big of a blessing in your lives as they have been in mine. Happy reading!

Michelle