Have you ever realized that what you put into your mind is what will come out? What you watch, and what you read will come out in your actions. So if your desire is to start becoming a Godly wife, then don’t you think it’s time to put those “dime novels” away and start filling your mind with Godly advice?
In your journey to becoming a Godly wife, finding the right food for your mind is of great importance. For light reading, Christian novels are fine. But one needs to make sure they are also feeding their brain the word of God and books that are written with the intend to help you as a wife.
The bible of course is the best book to read for this purpose, but I wanted to put together another list, both for myself and for you guys. 🙂
I have several books that I have read and personally recommend. I also put out a call on Facebook and the wonderful members of our Facebook community chimed in with their faves.
Books to help you in becoming a Godly wife:
- Created to be His Helpmeet ~Debbi Pearl
- A Woman After God’s own Heart ~Elizabeth George
- Buried Treasure ~Leslie Monroe
- Women Living Well ~Courtney Joseph
- Wife after God ~Unveiled Wife
- The Ultimate Marriage Vow ~Darlene Schacht
- The Good Wife’s Guide ~Darlene Schacht
- Surrendered Wife ~Laura Doyle
- Love and Respect ~Dr Emerson Eggerichs
- Power of a Praying Wife ~Stormie Omartian
- The Excellent Wife ~Martha Peace
- Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands ~Dr Laura Schlessenger
- Unfulfilled: A Helpmeet’s Journey ~Misty Leask
- Daughters of Eve, Daughters of God ~Brenda Weaver
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In your journey towards becoming a Godly wife allow me to encourage you to choose a book from the list today and begin reading. If you are like me, it’s very possible you have some of these books on your shelf already and they could always be reread. 🙂
Judith at WholeHearted Home says
January 19, 2014 at 10:56 pmYour blog is always so refreshing, Kendra. The books that you shared are excellent reading for marriage. I have read a bunch of them, not all, but they really are an encouragement. Thanks for hosting too!!
Kendra says
January 20, 2014 at 7:10 amThanks Judith, have a wonderful week!
Lisha says
January 19, 2014 at 11:25 pmThanks for hosting, Kendra! 🙂 I’ve read a number of those books…The Excellent Wife has been, besides the Word, the book I go back to every year and reread regarding my role as a godly wife. It is such a blessing!
I hope you have a lovely week!
Kendra says
January 20, 2014 at 7:12 amNow I really need to get mine off of the shelf again! I read half way through it (I think) when I first got it, and then life really got in the way, and it got lost for awhile… and long story short, 5 years later, I still haven’t read through it all :/ oops!
momstheword says
January 20, 2014 at 2:26 amI have read a couple of these and some I’ve never heard of. I do love Elizabeth George and have some of her books! However, I have read some very bad reviews about the Debbie Pearl book, although I haven’t read it myself so I have no opinion. What was YOUR take on it? Anyway, thanks for hosting!
Kendra says
January 20, 2014 at 7:18 amMy take on it? The Pearls are radical Christians, not a bad thing. But anytime a person takes a strong, radical stand, especially on the Bible, there will be haters.
Like any other book, read with discernment. If you feel something may not be right, study it out with the Bible. I love the Pearls writings and do support them, but there are 1 or 2 areas that even I disagree with.
This book is written with a rather anti-feminist view and that’s where many woman hate the book. I would encourage you to read it, if for no other reason than to possibly understand why many of the reviews are so bad, and why today’s woman becomes so angry when presented with those principles.
A Mama's Story says
January 20, 2014 at 10:14 amWonderful list!!! Pinning this for sure. Thanks so much for taking the time to put them all in one place.
kate gold says
January 20, 2014 at 8:27 pmMaybe something, if you haavent already posted such, for daughters? …Being that I’m sure that I’m not the only “kid” subscribed.
Kendra says
January 20, 2014 at 8:38 pmI’m sure you are not 🙂 I did put together a list for teens last year, the books for girls especially are ones I really enjoyed http://aproverbs31wife.com/good-teen-books-list-boys-girls/
bluecottonmemory says
January 20, 2014 at 11:14 pmI am particularly fond of The Power of a Praying Wife:) Thank you for your list!
Ugochi says
January 21, 2014 at 11:22 amI have read A Woman After God’s Own Heart and The Power Of A praying Wife. They are all great blessings! I need to check some of the others on your list… Thanks for sharing and hosting too. Have a super blessed day!
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