2012 wasn’t my best year for reading. I only finished 10 books.

I did read some good ones though. I read:

• three different books on marriage (each good in completely different ways)
• one on the church
• one on blogging (which is a must read for anyone with a blog or wanting to start one especially)
• one on boys (which had some incredible nuggets)
• one on strengthening yourself in the Lord
• one on the fear of the Lord
• one on creativity
• and one on the attributes of God (which is now one of my new favorite books of all time- life changing!)

Here’s the complete list:

• The Spirit-Filled Church: Finding Your Place in God’s Purpose  –  Terry Virgo
  This was an excellent book. I definitely recommend it.
• The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God  –  Timothy & Kathy Keller
  This is a great book on marriage. I really liked it.
• Strengthen Yourself in the Lord: How to Release the Hidden Power of God in Your Life  –  Bill Johnson
  Excellent book. Practical and encouraging.
• The Attributes of God  –  Arthur W. Pink
  This book was so good. Changed how I view God and how I view life. This is a must read. One of my new favorites.
• Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World  –  Michael Hyatt
  If you have a blog or are interested in starting one. This is a must read. This is an excellent, very practical book. It was great.
• Jesus + Nothing = Everything  –  Tullian Tchividjian
  Reading this out loud to Gina. Awesome title.
• Future Men: Raising Boys to Fight Giants  –  Douglas Wilson
  This book was really good. I recommend to dudes and especially to fathers of sons. Great book.
• This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence  –  John Piper
  Good book on marriage.
• Fear of the Lord  –  John Bevere
  Just finished reading this book in preparation to preach on the topic. Great book!
• How To Be Creative  –  Hugh MacLeod
  49 page pdf. Great stuff.
• Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship, and Life Together  –  Mark Driscoll, Grace Driscoll
  Overall a good book on marriage. Great content. Some chapters read better than others.

I usually like to read at least 24 books a year.  Here’s how I do it:

How To Read 24 Books In A Year

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