‘Tis the season for making lists, is it not?
I usually like to read lists like this so I figured I’d let you in on what I read and listened to the most this last year.
As always, your contribution is welcome in the comments. This will give me new ideas for this new year!
Favorite Books I Read in 2013
I didn’t read as many books as I wanted to this year…but of what I read these were the ones that inspired me the most…to love God, to enjoy life more, to try new adventures, and to live with more purpose.
1. David & Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell
2. The Four Hour Chef by Tim Ferris
3. The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander & Benjamin Zander
4. Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller
5. Building a Discipling Culture by Mike Breen
6. Mindset by Carol Dweck
7. Start by Jon Acuff
8. The First 20 Hours by Josh Kauffman
9. The Icarus Deception by Seth Godin
10. Daily Rituals: How Artists Work by Mason Curry
Favorite Music from 2013
I listen to a lot of music. As a worship leader and writer, I listen and study most of popular worship music. This isn’t a review of my favorite worship albums.
This list is purely about what I found myself listening to the most, day in and day out. Albums I never tired of. They don’t have anything to do with what is popular, but simply what I found moving.
A lot of the music I listen to on a daily basis is instrumental, reflective, and quiet. It’s the kind of tone I like to set for my day.
1. Oblivion Hymns by Hammock
2. Kviekur by Sigur Ros
3. Trouble Will Find Me by The National
4. Atlas EPs by Sleeping at Last
5. Your Grace Finds Me by Matt Redman
6. I Am Mountain by Gungor
7. Pure Heroine by Lorde
8. Collected Recordings by Gareth Dickson
9. Nightmare Ending by Eluvium
10. A Quiet Darkness by Houses
11. Reflektor by Arcade Fire
12. Advent EP 3 by Future of Forestry
13. For Now I Am Winter by Olafur Arnalds
14. Stories from Elsewhere by Rhian Sheehan
Top Posts from 2013
Oh, and as a little bonus…here are YOUR favorite blog posts/podcasts from 2013. Enjoy!
1. Musicality for the Worship Musician: An Interview with Ben Gowell
2. 7 Worship Leading Skills No One Ever Taught You
3. 10 Essential Worship Team Systems (and why you need them)
4. 6 Uncommon Ways to Improve Your Musicality
5. The Worship Leader’s Guide to Planning a Night of Worship
6. When Are You Too Old to Lead Worship?
7. What Everyone On Your Worship Team Needs to Understand
8. The Worship Musician’s Guide to Memorizing Music
9. 10 Unique Ways to Improve Your Worship Leading
10. The Worship Musician’s Guide to Preparing for Rehearsal
The moment has arrived: Your turn!
What did you read that was an inspiration? What music did you enjoy the most?
Let us know in the comments! Leave a comment right over HERE.
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My favorite album from 2013 is Oblivion Hymns. Without question. But, one that I’ve listened to a lot that wasn’t on this list, is When It Was Now by Atlas Genius. Great album.
My favorite book was Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero. It was life-changing.
I haven’t listened to Atlas Genius much. I suppose I should give it some listens?
They’re self-produced and sound amazing. Really cool vibe.