I thought that every once in a while I'd share with you the books I'm reading, as well as a few short thoughts on them. So here's what I'm in right now:
Prayers of the Bible: Equipping Women to Call on God in Truth by Susan Hunt - I'm reading this book with Mom and have been encouraged and convicted as I've read it. Susan Hunt goes over twelve prayers of the Bible and how they should influence our prayers. Though there's not a big of amount of particularly new information, in many ways it's a good reminder of old truths. Hunt also puts a big (appreciated) emphasis on the Bible itself and encourages you to read many portions throughout the book. I'd happily recommend it!
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis - I'm also reading this series with Mom. I read a few of the books a long time ago but am reading the whole series now. These are beautiful books, and even if you're not a reader, I'd encourage you to read them! They're not too long and not too hard and filled with magnificent descriptions and biblical allegories. Very fun to read!
The Innocence of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton - The Father Brown mysteries have the style of an original Agatha Christie novel, but with a protagonist like an underestimated Columbo. So far, I'm loving them. The Innocence of Father Brown is a collection of short stories about a frumpy Catholic priest, Father Brown, who is really a brilliant thinker and capable detective. He solves murders, thefts and all sorts of weird and wacky crimes. It gets you thinking.
Living for God's Glory by Joel R. Beeke - This book that I'm reading with Dad is a lengthy introduction to Reformed doctrine. Beeke talks about John Calvin and evangelism and preaching and prayer and every day life and how to live most for the glory of our sovereign God. It's a bit over my head, but is an incredible, encouraging book!
Abortion: A Rational Look at an Emotional Issue by R.C. Sproul - Another book a bit over my head, here's an excerpt from the back cover: "Putting aside the strident slogans and heated rhetoric that often mark the abortion debate, Dr. Sproul offers a factual, well-reasoned approach, using careful biblical scholarship, civil law and natural law to deal with such issues as the sanctity of life, when life begins and the role of government in the abortion issue." So far, Dr. Sproul has offered just that, and I feel more educated and am learning to think (just as the implications of the title are) more rationally about this very emotional issue.
What are you reading?
Prayers of the Bible: Equipping Women to Call on God in Truth by Susan Hunt - I'm reading this book with Mom and have been encouraged and convicted as I've read it. Susan Hunt goes over twelve prayers of the Bible and how they should influence our prayers. Though there's not a big of amount of particularly new information, in many ways it's a good reminder of old truths. Hunt also puts a big (appreciated) emphasis on the Bible itself and encourages you to read many portions throughout the book. I'd happily recommend it!The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis - I'm also reading this series with Mom. I read a few of the books a long time ago but am reading the whole series now. These are beautiful books, and even if you're not a reader, I'd encourage you to read them! They're not too long and not too hard and filled with magnificent descriptions and biblical allegories. Very fun to read!
Living for God's Glory by Joel R. Beeke - This book that I'm reading with Dad is a lengthy introduction to Reformed doctrine. Beeke talks about John Calvin and evangelism and preaching and prayer and every day life and how to live most for the glory of our sovereign God. It's a bit over my head, but is an incredible, encouraging book!
Abortion: A Rational Look at an Emotional Issue by R.C. Sproul - Another book a bit over my head, here's an excerpt from the back cover: "Putting aside the strident slogans and heated rhetoric that often mark the abortion debate, Dr. Sproul offers a factual, well-reasoned approach, using careful biblical scholarship, civil law and natural law to deal with such issues as the sanctity of life, when life begins and the role of government in the abortion issue." So far, Dr. Sproul has offered just that, and I feel more educated and am learning to think (just as the implications of the title are) more rationally about this very emotional issue.What are you reading?