A Practical Walk

I hesitated to make this post, as it seems repetitive, seeing as I’ve documented the books I’ve read most months on the blog. But still, I thought it might be nice to see all the books in one place. I don’t know if I’ve ever kept such good track of what I read in a year. I read more than usual for me, I really think not working in another language, helps my brain not be as tired, and reading doesn’t sound so bad. I have to admit that another motivator is this blog. Knowing I have a book stack post at the end of the month really motivates me to try to get a book or two finished each month.

Without further ado, here’s what books I read in 2025. If you’d like to read the reviews, click on the title.

Learning How to Learn by Barbara Oakley and Terrence Sejnowski

The Well-Watered Woman by Gretchen Saffles

Heart of God by Elisabeth Elliot

Wholehearted Wisdom – A Curated Collection for Adoptive & Foster Families By Lisa C. Qualls

Unoffendable – How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better by Brant Hansen

Skin Rules – Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist by Debra Jaliman, M.D.

Surviving Religion 101 – Letters to a Christian Student on Keeping the Faith in College By Michael J. Kruger

I Second That Emotion – Untangling Our Zany Feelings By Patsy Clairmont

I Give Up – The Secret Joy of a Surrendered Life by Laura Story

Miracle Worker by William Gibson

The Gospel and Mental Health by Heath Lambert

The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer

Love Centered Parenting: The No-Fail Guide to Launching Your Kids By Crystal Paine

Blame It on the Brain? Distinguishing Chemical Imbalances, Brain Disorders, and Disobedience By Edward T. Welch

Strength in the Struggle: A Bible Study Workbook for Women on Letting Go of Fear and Anxiety By Lauren Ibach

Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms By Justin Whitmel Early

I Dare You Not to Bore Me with the Bible By Michael S. Heiser

Maximum Joy – First John – Relationship or Fellowship? By David R. Anderson

They Way They Learn – How to Discover and Teach to Your Child’s Strengths By Cynthia Ulrich Tobias

Wonder in the Waiting – An Advent Devotional By Angela Burtis

What Does God Want? By Michael S. Heiser

Some fun stats:

2 were borrowed from the Library

3 of these books were given to me.

At least 3 were re-reads.

1 I read for school with my son.

3 I read as part of a ladies Bible study group.

This book is on my shelf, and I wouldn’t be surprised if I re-read it someday.

My top favorites/impactful:

Learning How to Learn

The Well-Watered Woman

Surviving Religion 101

The Gospel & Mental Health

Blame it on the Brain

Love Centered Parenting

The Way They Learn

What Does God Want?

What books did you read this year? Which were most impactful to you?