From the DCE Desk. . . . . 

The other day I had what I would call a "close-to-perfect" day. I had a great book come in the mail, a baby that went to sleep early and a husband that had to work late. Therefore, because of all three of these I had about an hour of silence in my house that I could sit down with my new book that I was anxiously awaiting and actually get started on it. I love to read! I try very hard to read at least 2 books a month. Most of the books on my list to read or have recently read usually tend to go through cycles with whatever season of life I am in. Since I am a (new and have no idea what I am doing) parent, I find myself gravitating towards books that offer some help to the world of parenting. As a different sort of Grapevine article, I decided that I would share my list of books that I have enjoyed and what books are on my to-read list!

Books You Must Read!

Grace-Based Parenting by Dr. Tim Kimmel
5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Son by Vicki Courtney
5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter by Vicki Courtney
Choosing to See by Mary Beth Chapman
Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham

On My To Read List:

Raising Kids for True Greatness by Dr. Tim Kimmel
One in a Million by Priscilla Shirer
The Prodigal God by Tim Keller
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Ted Tripp
Beautiful Outlaw by John Eldridge

Shelly Mc Mullen
Director of Christian Education

February 2012