Ploductivity (& More September Reads)
I did a lot of reading in September, finishing Douglas Wilson’s Ploductivity and three other books, plus making serious headway on several others. Read on for my thoughts on the three completed books that I would recommend.
3 Books I Read in September
What Happens When Women Say Yes to God by Lysa Terkeurst
I enjoyed all the inspiring anecdotes Lysa includes in this lovely, thought-provoking book. I shared several of her stories with my family who also found them encouraging and convicting.
Every chapter in What Happens When Women Say Yes to God concludes with study questions to further explore the concepts presented. These provide readers an easy way to dig deeper into what the Bible has to say about the matters Terkeurst addresses, whether they are reading through the book individually or as part of a women’s study group or book club.
Ploductivity by Douglas Wilson
I found Ploductivity, Douglas Wilson’s counter-cultural book on productivity. very relatable. I’d long-ago adopted many of the author’s same practices for making wise use of my time, and I also agree with his philosophy about work and priorities.
If you are looking for a book that will teach you how to add several more hours to every day, this is not it.
But if you need encouragement for faithfully and patiently plodding away toward your highest goals, no matter how slow the progress, using whatever small increments of time happen to be at your disposal, you’ll find such encouragement here in abundance, plus a few practical tips to help you along the way.
A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
Tree-ear is an orphan who observes and admires the work of a master potter from afar. When the potter is away, he creeps closer for a better look at the intricate greenware.
The potter returns unexpectedly and startles Tree-ear, who drops the piece he was examining, shattering it at his feet. The boy volunteers to work off the debt, and his life takes a series of turns he could have never anticipated.
I finished reading this wonderful tale aloud to my kids and grandkids last week, although I was crying so hard by the end of it, I had to pause several times to regain my composure. 😭 Such a sweet story! I highly recommend it.
Another book I pulled from the shelf, dusted off, and begun to work my way through again this month? My very own Count Your Blessings. I read through it and complete several additional pages every year in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving: doing word studies, reading and memorizing the included scriptures, responding to the writing prompts, and coloring in the beautiful vintage artwork and illumined Bible verses.
If you’d like to kindle more gratitude and appreciation for the blessings in your own life (and celebrate Thanksgiving all season long), my Count Your Blessings devotional journal is a thoughtful and effective method for doing so. I’d urge you to grab a copy of my journal and try it out for yourself!
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