{FREE eBook} The 4 Seasons of Marriage: Secrets to a Lasting Marriage

Right now, you can get the Kindle version of The 4 Seasons of Marriage: Secrets to a Lasting Marriage by Gary Chapman for FREE on Amazon. I haven't read this book, but it is rated 4 1/2 stars. This would be a great Christian book to add to your reading list.

Book Description:

Spring, summer, winter, fall. Marriages are perpetually in a state of transition, continually moving from one season to another—perhaps not annually, as in nature, but just as certainly and consistently. Sometimes we find ourselves in winter—discouraged, detached, and dissatisfied; other times, we experience springtime with its openness, hope, and anticipation. On other occasions, we bask in the warmth of summer—comfortable, relaxed, enjoying life. And then comes fall with its uncertainty, negligence, and apprehension. The cycle repeats itself many times throughout the life of a marriage, just as the seasons repeat themselves in nature.

The seasons of marriage come and go. Each one holds the potential for emotional health and happiness, and each one has its challenges. The purpose of this book is to describe these recurring seasons of marriage, help you and your spouse identify which season your marriage is in, and show you how to enhance your marriage in all four seasons.

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Books to Read: February 2013

One of my top 6 priorities for 2013 is self development. One of my goals in this area is to read at least 4 books per month. These are the books that I plan to read during February:


Remember (Redemption) (second book in the Redemption series. I read the first in January)

 

 

Better to Be Broken

Prayers Of An Excellent Wife: Intercession For Him

Simple Living - 30 days to less stuff and more life

Reach; How to Use Your Social Media Influence for the Glory of God

 

 

What are you reading in February?

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Setting Their Hope in God: Biblical Intercession for Your Children

This year, Self Development is one of my top 6 priorities. Part of my self development goal is to read books (including reading through the Bible in a year) that will help me to grow as a a Christ follower, wife, and mother. The book Setting Their Hope in GOD: Biblical Intercession for Your Children by Andrew Case is on my list of books to read in February.

I thought I would share this with you because right now, the Kindle edition is only $0.99 on Amazon. You do not have to have a Kindle to read the book, you can also download the free app for your Android phone or tablet, iPad, iPhone, Windows8 PC or tablet, Blackberry or Windows phone.

*Prices on Amazon can change at any time. This is the current price as of the time of this post

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My 2013 Goals

I must admit that I am not good at keeping resolutions. I do, however, like working toward my goals. Instead of making a resolution this year, I am going to set specific, measurable goals that fit in with my top 6 priorities.

God

1. Have a 30 minute quiet time each day to read Bible and pray
2. Read through the Bible in a year
3. Attend church every Sunday
4. Start a prayer group with other stay-at-home moms (meet once a month)

Spouse

1. Spend at least 30 minutes one-on-one time with Derek each day
2. One date night per month
3. Weekly in home date nights
4. One getaway this year (after I stop nursing my son)
5. Finish working through Closer: Devotions to Draw Couples Together

Children

1. 30 minutes daily one-on-one time with each child
2. Weekly preschool time on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (see my plans here)
3. Monthly one-on-one outing with each child
4. Nightly reading and bedtime

Others

1. Weekly planned activity focus on others (i.e. deliver meals, make homemade gift, etc)
2. One monthly activity focused on community outreach (blessing bags, delivering meals to homeless etc)

Self Development

1. Read 1 book each week or 4 books per month (see the books I am planning to read here)
2. Daily time to rest
3. Daily time to work on blogging, craft project, etc

Home Management

1. Create a menu plan each week (see my weekly menu plans here)
2. Complete Home Challenge task each week
3. Stick to daily/weekly cleaning plan

What are your goals for 2013?

Books to Read in January 2013

One of my top 6 priorities for 2013 is to focus on self development. One goal in this area is to read at least one book per week or 4 per month. I love to read, but it is something I haven't had much time to do in the last few years. Each month, I will be selecting books to read during the month and will post them here on the blog.

Since I have the Kindle app on my iPhone (which is free if you don't use it already), it is easy for me to read when I have a few minutes downtime. I am also going to plan ahead, and reserve copies of the books I want to read at the library to save on the cost of books.

Here are the books I plan to read in January:

The Air I Breathe: Worship as a Way of Life



Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World

 



The Heart of Simplicity: Foundations for Christian Homemaking

 

 

Redemption

Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions

 

 

In the Shadow of the Banyan: A Novel

I love to read fiction, so I am going to go out on a limb this year and focus on reading more non-fiction books. I feel like these books will give me a good variety of fiction and non-fiction and will also help me to grow spiritually.

What books are you planning to read in January?