| I saw Heroes. Why does Hollywood always put in a white samurai? Call me racist, but by definition samurai came through primarily family lineage. Not anyone can pick up a sword and become a samurai. I am a bit tired of seeing this over and over again. |
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| I've been thinking about how to continue a booktable ministry outside the college setting. There's no real practical need for books being sold at the church other than bible study context. There's a lot of books to choose from and time is hard to manage. There's a lot of mediocre books out there, hopefully I'll be able to find a few gems among the vast collection.
Current books I'm reading:
Future Grace by John Piper - Has been personally very helpful in understanding faith, hope, thanksgiving in their role of maturing a Christian. Specifically focuses on sanctification. Haven't finished it yet, but from what I've read so far I'd recommend it to anyone. (~450 pgs)
The Life and Diary of David Brainerd edited by Johnathan Edwards - considered a favorite by many including PP0. Giving this book a second read hoping to understand how to persevere in prayer and live faithfully. Can be a little dry, but other parts rebuke me to bits. (~500 pgs)
Crown financial booklets- popular financial stewardship class, I just started taking it at my local church. You can check out more at crown.org
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem - beastly book. Only read maybe once a week or so to study. Is useful in growing in intellectual knowledge of God and evaluating my own theology.
Books I've read in the past month or so:
Reflections on the Psalms by CS Lewis- It was helpful for me to understand some of the "difficult" parts of psalms including the cries for judgment and curses. Written in a very casual form in comparison to his other works, but is still very thoughtful and helpful. I would recommend it to anyone (~150 pgs.)
The Dangerous Duty of Delight by John Piper- a mini version of Desiring God (another book by John Piper). Worth reading if you haven't read anything by John Piper before. Otherwise, read something else. (~90 pgs.)
Becoming a History Maker: Finishing the Task! by Teachus Missions - a workbook given out at a conference held by this small missions organization. The missionary speaking had the same zeal to live for God that I long for and first saw within P.Min, Ralph Winter and George Verwer. Great workbook for new/young Christians. (~120 pgs.)
Fire Within: St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and the Gospel-On Prayer by Thomas Dubay - Recommended to me by a Catholic priest. As the title suggests, it is an examination of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross and their prayer life. This book was extremely difficult for me to read because of the level of vocabulary and language used. Still haven't finished it because I had to give it back to my friend. Written from a Catholic perspective, so I skimmed over parts regarding the Virgin Mary. It discusses things found with deeper communion with Christ in prayer by these Christian mystics. Not for the faint of heart. haha. I cherish what I was able to understand. This book is not for everyone. High recommendation to a specific audience. (~350 pgs).
Possible books that I will read next:
Heaven by Randy Alcorn (I started but never finished this)
Building Strong Families by Dennis Rainey
Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard
Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood by John Piper and Wayne Grudem
The Transformation of the Inner Man by John and Paula Sanford
Israel, the Church, and the Last Days by Keith Intrater and Dan Juster
Any book recommendations?
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