Before I get to my list of twenty books I’ve read in 2017, here are some answers to frequently asked questions: I usually read in the morning between 5 and 6:30, I typically read physical books that I get from the library or from used bookstores – I don’t spend much money on them. If a book doesn’t strike me, I stop reading it. I often will make notes about something I learned from the book on my blog. My goal in reading is to learn, to be inspired and to share ideas. I would classify it as a hobby. Here are twenty books I’ve read this year:
Four Disciplines of Execution
By McChesney, Covey & Huling, 2012
One reflection from this book: How Lead Measures Can Help Every Pastor
Deep Work
By Cal Newport, 2016
On Ramp: Deep Work: Getting Valuable Things Done In A Distracted World
Mindset
By Carol Dweck, 2007
One Reflection: Is Your Church In A Fixed Mindset or a Growth Mindset?
Creativity, Inc
By Ed Catmull, 2014
One reflection from this book: These words should be earned and not self-proclaimed.
Another reflection: Protect the Future, Not the Past
It’s Your Kid, Not A Gerbil
By Dr. Kevin Leman, 2011
One reflection from this book: How To Redefine Success For Your Child
Energy Bus
By Jon Gordon, 2009
One reflection from the book: Enjoy The Ride
Unstuck Church
By Tony Morgan, 2017 
One reflection on this book: Where is your church in these seven stages?
If you’re a pastor of any size church, I recommend that you buy and read this book!
How To Have A Happy & Successful Ministry
By Rev. David F. Cripps
Reflection: Young Ministry Leaders: Don’t Wait To Give Your Best Effort
Reflection: Every Church Is A Challenge
On Being A Servant Of God
By Warren Wiersbe, 2007
One reflection from this book: Home and Ministry are Friends, Not Enemies
A collection of quotes from this book: Quotes
100 Ways To Motivate Yourself
By Steve Chandler, 2012
On reflection from this book: 10 Ways To Get Motivated
20 Simple Shortcuts to Small Business Success
By Kelly Exeter, 2016
One reflection from this book: You Attract What You Track
Ten Second Prayer Principle
By Mark Littleton
One Reflection: Incorporate Short, Powerful Prayers Into Your Life
Season Of Change – Parent Your Middle Schooler WIth Purpose
By Rebecca Ingram Powell, 2008
One reflection from this book: Five tips for purposefully parenting your middle schooler
It’s Not About Me
By Max Lucado
One Reflection: Jesus And… (one of the worst things Christians can do)
Speaking With A Purpose
By Author Koch
Reflection: 12 Easily Fixable Sermon Pitfalls
Reflection: Nine Ways to Begin Your Sunday Message
Teaching Matters – Whitaker
By Todd and Beth Whitaker
One Reflection: 24 Ways To Provide Unexpected Happiness
Quiet – The Power Of Introverts In A World That Can’t Stop Talking
By Susan Cain, 2013
One Reflection: Don’t Overlook Quiet
100 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Business
By Brian Tracy, 2000
One reflection: One Key To Selling Anything To Anybody: A Relationship
New Life For Dying Churches
By Rose Sims
One Reflection: A Sure Call and Hard Work
Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success
By John Wooden and Jay Carty, 2009
One Reflection: What, Exactly, Is Skill?
Doc Susie
By Virginia Cornell, 1991
I picked this book up during a family trip to Colorado. It’s always fun to know about someone’s life and history especially as it pertains to another part of the country you’re visiting. As the first female doctor in the Rockies, and one of finest doctors of her time, she made a huge difference. It was also icing on the cake to meet a couple people from the local area who knew Doc Susie and were friends with her.
SOME OTHERS FROM THE YEAR:
- Think Big, Act Small, Jason Jennings
- What A Daughter Needs From Her Dad, M. Farris
- Who Moved My Pulpit, Thom Rainer
- Energy Leadership, Bruce Schneider
- Put Your Dream To The Test, John Maxwell
- Seven Pillars of Health, Colbert
- Stuff: The Meaning Of Things, Steketee, Frost
- Happier At Home Gretchen Rubin
- 100 Thing Challenge Dave Bruno
- The Obstacle Is The Way, Ryan Holiday
- Better than Before Gretchen Rubin
- Time Management From Inside Out – Julie Morgenstern
- Three Searching Kings, Elmer Towns (A historical novel about the magi who visited Jesus. A huge shout out to Dr. Towns for sending me a copy!)
- First You Have To Row A Little Boat, Richard Bode
- Cheaper By The Dozen, Gilbreth (read aloud with my daughter)
- Rush Revere And The Presidency, Rush Limbaugh (read this aloud with my daughter)
- With my younger daughter, we read The Beginner’s Bible, a couple times through, and what felt like every single “Froggy Book” until I was more red than green.
OTHER READING RESOURCES
7 Reasons Leaders Should Be Readers
Find Time To Read With This One Easy Step
Books I’ve Read This Year (2016)
Books I’ve Read This Year (2015)
Books I’ve Read This Year (2014)
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Jon Gordon has many other great titles. He also writes the “Energy Bus” for kids.
That would be good… I know he has a bunch. Thanks for the comment.