**The following was written in early 2010, not August 2007 as the date above says**

The following resources have been instrumental in forming my convictions and encouraging me in my spiritual journey:

**While these materials have been useful to me, I certainly do not agree with every idea presented! Please read with discernment.**

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Spiritual Growth

Jesus the One and Only by Beth Moore

Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

Discipline: The Glad Surrender by Elisabeth Elliot (my review can be read here)

Humility: True Greatness by C.J. Mahaney

Living the Cross Centered Life by C.J. Mahaney

The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer

My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers

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Biblical Womanhood

Radical Womanhood by Carolyn McCulley

Let Me Be A Woman by Elisabeth Elliot

Set Apart Femininity by Leslie Ludy (my review can be read here)

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Especially for Younger Girls

Raising Maidens of Virtue by Stacy McDonald

Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations by Alex and Brett Harris (my review can be read here)

How to Be A Lady by Harvey Newcomb

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Diligently Serving at Home

So Much More by Anna Sofia and Elizabeth Botkin

"The Return of the Daughters" DVD by The Western Conservatory of the Arts and Sciences

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Waiting for Marriage

Passion & Purity by Elisabeth Elliot

When God Writes Your Love Story by Eric and Leslie Ludy

I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Josh Harris (my review can be read here)

Boy Meets Girl by Josh Harris (my review can be read here)

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Preparing for Marriage

Home-Making by J.R. Miller (my review can be read here)

Feminine Appeal by Carolyn Mahaney

Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham

A Full Quiver by Rick & Jan Hess

The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (my review can be read here)

"Hospitality" CD by Alexander Strauch (my review can be read here)

"Children and The Dominion Mandate" CD by William Einwechter (my review can be read here)

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Christian Biographies

Susanna Wesley: Servant of God by Sandy Dengler

A Chance to Die: The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael by Elisabeth Elliot

Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot (my review can be read here)

Marriage to A Difficult Man: The Uncommon Union of Jonathan and Sarah Edwards by Elisabeth D. Dodds (my review can be read here)

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Other Books I've Enjoyed

Aunt Jane's Hero: Portrait of A Christ-Centered Home by Elizabeth Prentiss

Letters to Gabriel by Karen Santorum (my review can be read here)

Fighting for Dear Life: The Untold Story of Terri Schiavo by David Gibbs (my review can be read here)

Miss Manners' Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior by Judith Martin