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June 30th, 2009I need to read more. Reading sharpens the mind, broadens the perspective and strengthens the reader. Now, I’m usually reading something, but lately I’ve let life grab me by the throat and toss my schedule around like a limp dishrag. But I need to make a comeback.
So I’m thinking of starting with John Piper’s Life As A Vapor, but I’m not sure. So tell me if you have any must-reads on your reading list.
G said:
Chris, do you have the book Life As A Vapor? You’re welcome to borrow my copy if you’d like. I’m going to pick up a couple new books to read later today/tomorrow so I’ll be busy reading my new books.
Below I’ve listed the books that I currently have in my shopping cart online at B&N. I’m grateful for generous students & their parents who just blessed me with gift cards to B&N at the end of the school year.
I’m planning to go to the bookstore and look at the books to make my final decision. Should I get just one, two or all three? Or are there other great books I will find and take home to read?
The Grand Weaver: How God Shapes Us Through the Events of Our Lives
By Ravi Zacharias
Cries Of The Heart
By Ravi K. Zacharias
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life
By Henry Cloud, John Townsend, John Sims Townsend
Chris said:
No, G, I don’t. Thanks! Your other recommendations look great too.
tom.froning said:
the Westminster catechism…. fascinating… seriously… you can find it on the net!
KenL said:
Hmmm … I’ll stick with the serious books, I suppose. My copy pf “Mad Church Disease” is lent out, but you might be interested in it. I’ve barely started “Servolution” by Dino Rizzo, but it’s very interesting and I’ve heard good things about the parts after the introduction.
“The Hole In Our Gospel” by William Stearnes is also very good.
Chris said:
OK, well, I’ve started with “Life As A Vapor,” which classic Piper: theologically rich, refreshingly practical, and contagiously passionate. I’m considering following that up with the other recommendations. “Servolution” caught my eye when it first came out. All these recommendations sound good! Any others out there?
Michelle said:
What about “This Present Darkness” series by Frank Peretti for a fiction read that gets you thinking.
Chris said:
Great suggestion, Michelle! Actually, I *have* read that series, and oddly enough, I just semi-quoted from it last week. Weird, huh?! Loved those books!
Denise said:
How about some A. W. Tozer? I really enjoyed Knowledge of the Holy.
Philip Yancey wrote a series of 3 books back in the 80’s. It started with Fearfully and Wonderfully Made. These books made me stop and just say “WOW!” and “AMAZING” about our Creator’s handiwork.
I’ve also always liked Jerry Bridge’s books. Transforming Grace and The Discipline of Grace were excellent.
Enjoy reading!
Denise
Mark said:
Walid Shoebat, “God’s War on Terror,” a presentation of Islamic End Times thought and a comparison to Judeo-Christian End Times thought. I guess they call that eschatology. Shoebat is Palestinian convert from Islam to Christianity. CBD, Amazon, shoebat.com/?.org.
Vien Diesal said:
Off topic, there is a trilogy called the Farseer trilogy that I fell in love with because the author incorparates thoughts and ideas, even questions, into the story that makes you think of your own life. Even now, I have a picture of the main character on my computer to remind me that through hardship, failure, ridicule, and persecution we as a people need to endure, square our shoulders, and stand our ground.
Its fantasy, so if you dont want to read it thats fine.