I am a Christian mom and I read leadership blogs, not because I am hankering to trade my home for a conference room but because much of what they say applies to me.
After all, I am the manager of my home; I oversee the functioning of a busy household and I teach and train the future generation. 
I find that much of what business leaders say is motivational as well as applicable to me; mom of many-wife of one-follower of Jesus.
I keep quoting Michael Hyatt on my blog because he writes wisdom. Consider this; How Differences With Your Spouse Can Make Your Marriage Stronger. Michael may have been CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers but he has, apparently, been thinking about the whole marriage thing for a long time. I can learn from him.
Another post by Mr. Hyatt addresses the battle that some of us face every morning as we get out of bed. Read this creative look at starting our day Slay Your Dragons before Breakfast.
Really, that’s why I read these kind of posts. I have lots of dragons to slay. Some days I feel like I am in a jousting match against the world and my mind and emotions can take a downward spiral unless I read good, solid, practical advice on how to focus my mind so I can do what is right even in the confines of my home where no one will fire me:-).
I have met many women who tell me that “someday” they plan to read more…when they have the time. Actually, they have the time now but they are choosing to use it for other things. I know that some of us are “Marys” (ie. contemplative) and others are “Marthas” (ie, “do-ers”) but all of us have thoughts we are continually thinking throughout the day. And those thoughts influence our actions. Why not renew your mind, first with God’s word and then with the wisdom of fellow Christians who have proven themselves to be people who get things done? Why not read?
Generational Womanhood 
I think women need to be both Mary and Martha.
I read a lot, but I read mostly the Bible, doctrine, and theology. I’m expanding on that, though, because I think really literate people ought to read poetry, fiction, biography and philosophy. I seldom read any “how to” books.
You probably read “deeper” than I do. I pick my theologians carefully; they can’t be too esoteric :-). How-to books are all basically the same although some take a more creative approach than others.
Thanks for sharing!
Jill
Good thoughts. I like the visual image of slaying dragons from Hyatt’s post.
I also feel the need to read certain books. I made a time in my days, and yes–even though I have 10 kids at home I can do this. I suppose we can do what we really want or need to do; like eat, right? lol! I have to read. See, my thought life plummets unless I ‘take in’ the Word, and other inspiring books with the word in them. (My Utmost for His Highest, for example, or mothering, or schooling books, etc.)
My time is at night around 9ish. I sit in bed and my 3 yo sits in his bed in the same room, chattering away to himself. I get all cozy, and delight in the refreshing words that fill me up and help transform my thoughts. (The teens are still up in the livingroom reading and chatting.) It is my refuge. My husband works lots of nights, but when he doesn’t he often joins me. It is peaceful and prayerful and wonderful.
Now I don’t read much during the day, or many other books. That’s just me. I will one day, but days are primarily for work and family, and meals and laundry and ….well. You know!
Pam,
Your routine is very similar to mine. It just goes to show that mothers of many can find the time to read. I am also a fast reader…which helps…and, yes, I have to read. I recently learned that reading really does calm the brain (I learned this from the neurodevelopmental approach).
Thank you for commenting!
Jill
Reading is a CRUCIAL part of my growth in faith. God speaks to me through everythign I read, and he uses it as a tool to grow me in every area of life. For this reason, I make reading a priority every day.
I am more a ‘Mary’ than a ‘Martha’ and can spend many quiet hours contemplating the bible. I also love caligraphy and often spend weekends copying out favorite psalms in my finest writing and giving them to friends and loved ones.