What Book Are You Reading?

[DiscipleOfIAm]

What book are you reading or have read recently?

Do you read mainly fiction or non-fiction, Christian only, or only the Bible?

Which authors do you read most?

God Bless!

[daveleau]

I read non-fiction almost exclusively.
For school, I am reading several books on the Intertestamental Period.
For fun, I'm reading a book on the Peloponnesian War by Hanson "A War Like No Other" and Schwietzer's "Do As I Say, Not As I Do: Profiles in Liberal Hypocrisy."

My favorite topics are theology and history (Revolutionary War and early American history and ancient history). I don't really have favorite authors regarding history, because I change topics frequently. Regarding theology, Norman Geisler's one of my favorites.

[MrJim]

Fiction: Unintended Consequences by John Ross

NonFiction: Thirsting for God in a Land of Shallow Wells by Matthew Gallatin (Thanks Bud!)
The Way of the Ascetics by Tito Colliander
The Arena: An Offering to Contemporary Monasticism by Bishop Ignatius Brianchaninov (1807-1867)
A Biblical Defense of Catholicism by Dave Armstrong

I keep a few books going at all times. The fiction is reserved for bedtime when I don't want to read anything I have to pay close attention to. Fiction is fun in that since I'm not scrutinizing everything it goes pretty fast and I'm just along for the ride.

[DiscipleOfIAm]

What book are you reading or have read recently?

Do you read mainly fiction or non-fiction, Christian only, or only the Bible?

Which authors do you read most?

God Bless!

I should answer my own OP.

Fiction: Currently, reading "Derailed" by James Seigel (?). Before that, "About a Boy" by Nick Hornby, "House of Sand and Fog" by Andre Dubus (?), "Red" by Ted Dekker (didn't finish yet), "Soon" by Jerry B. Jenkins (not planning on reading the rest of the series), and.........oh, I can't remember the one before that. After "Derailed", I'm going to read "Patriot Games" by Tom Clancy, I think.

Non-Fiction: Not currently reading any non-fiction. Any suggestions?

I read a mixture of both. I like fiction the most, but recently I am struggling with should I be reading secular fiction? If not, what am I supposed to read? I like some of the Christian authors I have read, but I'm getting pretty tired of the "end times" theme in all of them. I do read my Bible as well, but that's more study than casual or entertainment reading.

[Flynmonkie]

I usually read a half to a book a day depending on size a couple hundred pages is about an hour and a half for me so I am not even going to begin to list them here. Usually a few books a week on average.

For the most part as a standard I have a book that works on biblical perspective, implementing what I learn into my life/actions. Then at the same time, I read books to further my study by topic I am on at the time. Meanwhile I study Bullingers Companion Bible KJV 1611 for deep word study, and other versions for "reading" purpose.

Right now I am working on "A Heart like His" Beth Moore. A Book about David’s life and what we can learn from it. But I am also working on "The Wonderful Spirit Filled Life" by Charles Stanley. Sometimes I get through a book and return to it for further study there.

I am waiting for a book to arrive to further my study on the trinity. Rural Preacher suggested. The Virgin Birth --Robert Glenn Gromacki

After this I plan to start work on journaling. I believe this will be my new years resolution. I keep telling myself I will do it… I will stop procrastinating you know, but I always put it off! ;)

Yes, I read quite a bit.

(PS: I used to love Tom Clancy Books!)

[the truth]

I recently finished reading a book called "One Thing You Can't Do In Heaven" by Mark Cahill. It is a great book that challenges you to witness. I would reccomend it to anyone. God bless. :)

[Dmckay]

I just picked up a copy of Gleason Archer's Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties. It is an Apologetics book dealing with all of thesupposed difficult passages and contradictions people claim to have found in Scripture. So far it is a pretty interesting read.

[Joykins]

Nonfiction: _The Cloister Walk_ by Kathleen Norris. The author is a poet who is also a Presbyterian and an associate at a Benedictine monastery in North Dakota; it's about her experiences with the monastery. A good example of interdenominationism, and Norris strikes me as being very gentle and wise. I like it.

I am also in the middle of some very frivolous fiction I read to unwind ;)

[Flynmonkie]

I just picked up a copy of Gleason Archer's Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties. It is an Apologetics book dealing with all of thesupposed difficult passages and contradictions people claim to have found in Scripture. So far it is a pretty interesting read.
One of those posts I wish I had a animation of a woman running across the screen, hair standing on end, waving her hands in the air looking mighty distressed.. :sick:

AAAAKKK more power to you! :thumbsup:

[Dmckay]

One of those posts I wish I had a animation of a woman running across the screen, hair standing on end, waving her hands in the air looking mighty distressed.. :sick:

AAAAKKK more power to you! :thumbsup:
Sorry, I upset you. I picked it up for some light reading over the holidays. I have so much going on at the Church, and with the members, that I don' have the time I'd like for some weightier reading. Archer writes for everyones reading level. Well, maybe not my 5 month old grand daughter, but everyone else.

[Flynmonkie]

Sorry, I upset you. I picked it up for some light reading over the holidays. I have so much going on at the Church, and with the members, that I don' have the time I'd like for some weightier reading. Archer writes for everyone’s reading level. Well, maybe not my 5 month old grand daughter, but everyone else.

No not at all! :) In fact, I just received a Comparative Study Bible with NIV, NASB, KJV, and Amplified for Christmas. Each time you turn the page it is two Bibles on one page and two on the other for “word for word” comparison of the exact passage. It is very interesting.

It is just all the rhetoric on the different versions of the Bible (we truly need a roll eyes smile to insert here) - I could stand to see a few less conversations about that topic! It seems never---ending! LOL! But I too have to reference it once in a while. Actually it does sound like an interesting book. I cannot imagine ALL of the differences being discussed in one book, which makes me think it either it is really thick or just covers the main points?

[Dmckay]

It runs just under 500 pages and depending on the topic or question he may devote a couple of pages or just a column or two to answering the problem. I consider a heavy read one like the time I had to outline and index A.T. Robertson's Greek Grammar in The Light of Historical Research in two weeks. I wasn't much fun to be around while working on that project.

[Flynmonkie]

*Low whistle*

That does sound interesting. I had no idea someone had worked on this? They must have earned their doctorate in the process! What is it in comparison to? Is there a basis such as KJV, or commentary? Or is it just an overview of variations?

[ReformedAnglican]

What book are you reading or have read recently?

I am currently reading three books:
1. English Society 1660-1832 by J. Clark
2. The Death of Death in the Death of Christ by John Owen
3. Hyper-Calvinism and the Call of the Gospel by David J. Engelsma

Which authors do you read most?

The Puritans.

[DiscipleOfIAm]

Has anyone read the John Daniel books? I have the first one, "Scarlet and the Beast", but have not read it. It is pretty thick and there are two more volumes after this one. Just wondering if it is worth it?

Other than that, seems like most people who have responded, read a lot of non-fiction. And deep stuff, too! Good for you. I usually skim through the deep stuff when I read it, but you folks who spend weeks on it....Wow!

[Dmckay]

*Low whistle*

That does sound interesting. I had no idea someone had worked on this? They must have earned their doctorate in the process! What is it in comparison to? Is there a basis such as KJV, or commentary? Or is it just an overview of variations?
Archer is one of those Biblical Scholars who just can't let a challenge go. He received a large part of his education at decidedly Liberal Seminaries. So he must have spent all his time having to defend his strong doctrinal beliefs as well as his adherence to the inerrancy and inspiration of the Scriptures.

Like myself, he is trained in Biblical Languages, Then he did Archaeological investigations in the Holy Lands before teaching Old Testament Theology at Trinity Evangelical Seminary for 30 years, while pastoring a church. He despises the pseudo-intellectual assualts on believer's faith and wrote this book for both scholars and lay persons who wanted to be able to defend their faith agains claims of Biblical errors and contradictions making the Bible unreliable.

[Dmckay]

Don't get me wrong, I don't read just non-fiction. I am the world's worst Tom Clancy and Clive Cussler addict. I usually have, much to my family's consternation, 6 or 7 books going at the same time. Usually, lying in the last room I was in with it. If I am not doing something that requires 100% of my attention, I pick up, and read a few dozen pages of whatever book happens to be in the room.

My wife goes to great pains to insure that there in nothing with reading material anywhere around the dining table. I have been forced, under threat of death, to weed my library down to the most oft used and necessary 5,000 books. I thank the Lord for the creation of scanners, optical character recognition software, and the ability to burn books to CD. I probably have another 20,000 volumns on CD.

[Dmckay]

I am currently reading three books:
1. English Society 1660-1832 by J. Clark
2. The Death of Death in the Death of Christ by John Owen
3. Hyper-Calvinism and the Call of the Gospel by David J. Engelsma



The Puritans.
The Death of Death in the Death of Christ is such a great book. I would love to spend hours just soaking up the understanding on John Owen. Have you read Thomas Brook's Precious Remedies Against Satan't Devices? It is another MUST READ!

Or Thomas Watson's The Mischief of Sin

[Flynmonkie]

My wife goes to great pains to insure that there in nothing with reading material anywhere around the dining table. I have been forced, under threat of death, to weed my library down to the most oft used and necessary 5,000 books.
I feel your pain there! However, you are still wearing the Badge of Honor on this topic! (scanned books eek!) ;)

I have never read any of his stuff. There is so much out there - so many scholars. But I just might look into this one. I am always up for another good book recommendation.

Honestly, for me, I have found that it is better not to clutter my mind with "others" ideas. Commentaries bother me, usually I cannot or do not follow just one. I read several different opinions on the subject and then base my opinion on the final analysis. But I believe you are further advanced than I. I just renewed my faith 2 years ago December 31. So I still have many years of catching up to do it seems!

[MatthewPoole]

I read a few myself...:


first one would be:

This is the 1769 King James Version of the Holy Bible (also known as the Authorized Version).

Second would be...:

FIRST EDITION of COMMENTARY by MATTHEW POOLE

Third and Fourth would be:

Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible -Matthew Henry (1662 - 1714)

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible - Albert Barnes (1798-1870)

I've been even known to look at Calvin's Commentaries as well...

Folks, that's what 's wrong with this apostate Christian World today, Everyone's gotta get a new book for some new wind of doctrine or New thing.... I say let's get back to the Bible and get our answers from there, we don't need no "book" to tell, us how to live, we need the Bible and some Good old fashioned Gospel Preaching to make our lives straight, Women want to know how to handle their marriages, Husbands wanna know to deal with thier wives, Parents wanna know how to deal with thier children, It's all found in those 66 books that make up the Holy Bible. Problem is, people either don't read it at all, or they read it and don't apply it to thier lives or they'll listen to some apostate preacher, tell them the Bible doesn't really mean what it says, folks, I'm here to tell ya, this country of ours is on it's way to pits of hell, and we're just along for the ride. Get your nose in the Word of KNOW what God's word TRULY SAYS!

We Don't need "DR." Phil, We need Jesus and the Bible!


Sorry for Preachin' But I needed to vent.


God Bless!

'Matthew Poole" :preach:

[Dmckay]

I feel your pain there! However, you are still wearing the Badge of Honor on this topic! (scanned books eek!) ;)

I have never read any of his stuff. There is so much out there - so many scholars. But I just might look into this one. I am always up for another good book recommendation.

Honestly, for me, I have found that it is better not to clutter my mind with "others" ideas. Commentaries bother me, usually I cannot or do not follow just one. I read several different opinions on the subject and then base my opinion on the final analysis. But I believe you are further advanced than I. I just renewed my faith 2 years ago December 31. So I still have many years of catching up to do it seems!
I was able to pare down my library by giving away the few commentaries I had collected as texts for classes in Cemetary :D One of the reason I learned Biblical Languages to begin with was to be able to translate on my own and not have to depend on someone else's mistakes and biases. There are very few commentaries that I would ever recommend, and usually I provide a few caveats to the readers.

[Cright]

for class I have been reading:

"The Church in God's Program"
"Polity" and
"The End Times"

For fun I haven't been reading much.. the last book was a biography. Princess Di's butler wrote.

For Devotions I'm reading "Night Light" by Dobson

For bible study I'm reading: Daniel and Revelation mostly.

[Flynmonkie]

I was able to pare down my library by giving away the few commentaries I had collected as texts for classes in Cemetary :D One of the reason I learned Biblical Languages to begin with was to be able to translate on my own and not have to depend on someone else's mistakes and biases. There are very few commentaries that I would ever recommend, and usually I provide a few caveats to the readers.
This has always been an area of interest for me. One of the reasons I like Bullinger - it is his study style - the approach. It is teaching me to look further into things and not always just accepting them "as they are written." Not necessarily that I agree with "his thought process" all the time. This time in my life the task of "language" is too overwhelming for me. Head knowledge it seems at times for me can be detrimental to the basic message. But again, I am just starting out. When approaching scripture I find many things I know, I am not sure how I know - but I do. It is a wonderful feeling to find it written. But after many years of "misinterpretation" I want to know why I believe what I believe and then know how to support that. It is a long road ahead to me! I agree on not dealing with too many opinions for sure! (I call that noise!) ;)


<snip> I say let's get back to the Bible and get our answers from there, we don't need no "book" to tell, us how to live, we need the Bible and some Good old fashioned Gospel Preaching to make our lives straight, Women want to know how to handle their marriages, Husbands wanna know to deal with thier wives, Parents wanna know how to deal with thier children, It's all found in those 66 books that make up the Holy Bible.


Have you ever thought that this might just be a way of preaching? Sometimes I read books on subjects I struggle with in my life for others perspectives. Sometimes others can raise issues you never even realize you might be doing yourself. Such as relationships.. You might think your doing everything right but because someone shares stories of their experiences, you might find that you are disrespecting the relationship in ways you never imagined. Or other ways to learn how to listen to God, live a spirit filled life etc.. There is nothing wrong with reading; trying and testing... we are commanded to do so! Rightly dividing the word of God. Not everyone is going to learn at the same level, in the same way you are. The Holy Spirit works in all of us differently - for we are all different. Sanctification takes a different path and sometimes the same path for all of us. But hardly on the same level at the same time. Quench not the Spirit.

<snip>Problem is, people either don't read it at all, or they read it and don't apply it to thier lives or they'll listen to some apostate preacher, tell them the Bible doesn't really mean what it says,

There is much credence to this, I do believe people should be reading more of the Bible seeking God to lead them, and many of the basic things or misconceptions would be dissolved if they did. That does not discount the fellowship of believers in the process.

[Dmckay]

It all boils down to communication and lack of communication skills. I wasn't aware of how poor my communication skills were until I started learning Greek and Hebrew. I found myself having to study English Grammar for Foreign language Students before I could get any where studying Biblical languages.

That discipline has taught me to be more precise in both my thinking and speaking, so as not to create communication errors because I didn't express myself properly. It drove my children crazy while I was home-schooling them. They wouldn't get a response unless their grammar and diction were correct. As a result they have breezed through English grammar and English Literature on the college level without ever having to work at it.

My son is in Law Enforcement and finds that he has his superiors always asking for his help in writing reports and official documents. He complains to me that I have turned him into a human grammar and spell checker.

[mesue]

What book are you reading or have read recently?

Do you read mainly fiction or non-fiction, Christian only, or only the Bible?

Which authors do you read most?

God Bless!
Hosea

[arunma]

What book are you reading or have read recently?

Do you read mainly fiction or non-fiction, Christian only, or only the Bible?

Which authors do you read most?

God Bless!

Most of the time, you'll find me reading either the Bible or a physics book. In my spare time, I also enjoy reading the church fathers. A few days ago, I was reading bits and pieces of Saint Justin Martyr's Dialog with Trypho, a Jew. It's quite an excellent read for any Christians who want to know why the claims of Christianity triumph over the claims of Judaism. At the moment, I'm supposed to be reading the Confessions, by Saint Augustine, which I borrowed from one of my best friends at church (over a month ago). Unfortunately I haven't started yet, but I probably will tonight. What better a time than Christmas Eve!

As you can probably tell, my favorite authors (besides the Apostles of Christ) are the church fathers. On the secular side, I also enjoy Richard Feynman, Albert Einstein, and a bunch of other nerdy physicists.

[MrJim]

Most of the time, you'll find me reading either the Bible or a physics book. In my spare time, I also enjoy reading the church fathers. A few days ago, I was reading bits and pieces of Saint Justin Martyr's Dialog with Trypho, a Jew. It's quite an excellent read for any Christians who want to know why the claims of Christianity triumph over the claims of Judaism. At the moment, I'm supposed to be reading the Confessions, by Saint Augustine, which I borrowed from one of my best friends at church (over a month ago). Unfortunately I haven't started yet, but I probably will tonight. What better a time than Christmas Eve!

As you can probably tell, my favorite authors (besides the Apostles of Christ) are the church fathers. On the secular side, I also enjoy Richard Feynman, Albert Einstein, and a bunch of other nerdy physicists.

The church fathers are a fascinating read. But what I find is that even they don't have clear-cut interpretations of scripture like some would think. Even the disciples of the apostles don't always come out agreeing on certain points. But it's neat because being closer to the Christ and apostles they'd have a better understanding of the intent.

A neat little book to check out is David Bercot's Will The Real Heretics Please Stand Up. He examines particularly the ante-nicene fathers like Justin Martyr and Clement as a way of looking at scripture. Bercot's examination of the early church led him from Baptists to home church to becoming an Anglican priest and now he is with a rather plain group of mennonites. He is a deed lawyer trained in reading & understanding & interpreting the minute details of legal jargon (which has to be a mind numbing job).
http://scrollpublishing.com/

[Willo]

What book are you reading or have read recently?

Do you read mainly fiction or non-fiction, Christian only, or only the Bible?

Which authors do you read most?

God Bless!

1. Reading: The Pilgrams Progress (Bunyan) Holy in Christ (Murray) Journals of John Wesley (Wesley) The Gospel of God - Romans (Sproul)

2. Always read Christian

3. Don't have any authors I follow after

[Flynmonkie]

It all boils down to communication and lack of communication skills. I wasn't aware of how poor my communication skills were until I started learning Greek and Hebrew. I found myself having to study English Grammar for Foreign language Students before I could get anywhere studying Biblical languages.

That discipline has taught me to be more precise in both my thinking and speaking, so as not to create communication errors because I didn't express myself properly. It drove my children crazy while I was home-schooling them. They wouldn't get a response unless their grammar and diction were correct.

As if I needed to become a bit more self-concious in this area! :eek: (making mental note - be careful around Dmckay) I am horrible at communication. But I do work hard at it! I really do believe you are right, reading helps tremendously!

Funny you mention this, I grew up around a bunch of southerners... "a 'gonna" and "fixin" are just a couple of the special words in their vocabulary...they routinely take their "fishin' poe der to the fishin hoe ana goin 'fishin". And I think I would give you a medal if you could get them to finish words with a 'T" instead of "h" "Whah? or "Buh". It is an ongoing joke in our family. 'Corse I am first generation Yankee so I am a bit more schooled on the subject. (HA) it would be you hair standing on end.......running across the screen screaming AAAAKKkkk now wouldn't it? Yes sir, all kinds of fun you would have around my family!

[DeaconDean]

I am currently doing an in-depth study on Matthew 24. Have been researching this section for more than a year now. When I was in high school, the years they taught English Literature, I excelled. But the years they taught English Grammer, I failed. I love to read, fiction and non-fiction. I gave up watching "wrassling" years ago. I read as much as I can lay hands on by such authors as:
Arthur W. Pink
John Gill
James Petigru Boyce
John L. Dagg
Charles Hodge
Benjamin Warfield
John Bunyun
John Piper
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Billy Graham
T.D. Jakes
Augustine
R. L. Dabney
Louis Berkhof
Loraine Boettner
John Murry
John Owen (The Death of Death in the Death of Christ)
Johnathan Edwards
Charles H. Spurgeon
George Whitfield
Just to name a few. And BTW, I like my southern accent, earned me quite a few beers when I was living in "Southern" California.

[CandleLightSky]

l tend to go on whatever I'm interested in at the time. Recently I read Wolfgang Simson's 'Houses that Change the World' because I was curious about the House Church Movement, and after seeing the Chronicles of Narnia movie I am considering reading all those books. I read both fiction and nonfiction, lately I guess it's been more for information but I still find that enjoyable- I just need to be interested in it.

[arunma]

I am currently doing an in-depth study on Matthew 24. Have been researching this section for more than a year now. When I was in high school, the years they taught English Literature, I excelled. But the years they taught English Grammer, I failed. I love to read, fiction and non-fiction. I gave up watching "wrassling" years ago. I read as much as I can lay hands on by such authors as:
Arthur W. Pink
John Gill
James Petigru Boyce
John L. Dagg
Charles Hodge
Benjamin Warfield
John Bunyun
John Piper
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Billy Graham
T.D. Jakes
Augustine
R. L. Dabney
Louis Berkhof
Loraine Boettner
John Murry
John Owen (The Death of Death in the Death of Christ)
Johnathan Edwards
Charles H. Spurgeon
George Whitfield
Just to name a few. And BTW, I like my southern accent, earned me quite a few beers when I was living in "Southern" California.

Hey, you've been reading my pastor!

[Ragamuffins]

My priest asked me to read the life story of Sephraim of Sarov, but I cannot seem to get into it. So i have been reading some George MacDonald stuff, like Phantastes.

The last few books I have read...
God's Revelation to the human heart by Fr. Seraphim Rose
The river of Fire by Dr Kallimoros
Searching for God in a land of shallow wells, by Matthew Gallatin
George MacDonald and anthology by CS Lewis
Refelections on the Psalms by CS Lewis

That is all I can think of right now...

[California Dreamin']

I'm reading a Christian romance called "Tying the Knot" by Susan May Warren. I was never really into romance books but I looked everywhere for a firefighting related book and she had a book about a female firechief (also a romance) and I loved it! They're fictional but really good!

[Happy to be His]

Good morning, I am reading the Christmas blessing right now by Donna VanLiere. This is the second book to the Christmas shoes. Also I have started Knowing God Intimately being as close to Him as you want to be by Joyce Meyer.

I will read just about anything if I can get into it almostimmediately . What about the new movie from cs Lewis. I hear the book is very good????

[Razorbuck]

I just finished Basilicon Doron by King James VI & I.

[Erinwilcox]

I am currently reading So Much More by the Botkin sisters. So far, it has been full of excellent help for becoming a very feminine woman of God.

[pjalford]

Well to be perfectly honest...

The most recent book I completed reading is...

Executive Orders by Tom Clancy

I'm currently reading...

The Jesus Quest: The Third Search For The Jew Of Nazareth by Ben Witherington, III

I read a mix of types of books - fiction, non-fiction, Christian, secular - basically if something appeals to me, I'll at least check it out, even if I don't actually read it.

I've read all of the Left Behind series except for the new prequel - I have a copy of The Regime but just haven't gotten to it yet. I have some of Oliver North's work - some are autographed, and yes, I like Tom Clancy as well.

You wanted to know - so I've given you some insight into what I read. :wave: :wave:

[JPPT1974]

Guidepost Daily 2006 Devotions
I have been getting since 2001.
Very helpful and inspirational.

[mlqurgw]

I am currently reading Faith Alone by RC Sproul. Also The True Sense of Atonement for Sin By Christ's Death by John Brine( 1752). I try to read one sermon a day by Spurgeon or others that I have along with my Bible study. My next is Concise Theology by J I Packer and then Scripture Alone by Sproul.

[ZiSunka]

I just finished Paradise by Toni Morrison, and I have to say, I guess winning the Nobel prize in literature doesn't mean much these days. I can't figure out how this book was any different than any of the other trash they publish with gratuitous violence, meaningless and abusive sex, abuse of the emotionally and physically disabled, and a destructive and murderous racism that should be horrifying. It bordered on mysogynistic pornography in a few places.

Now I'm reading Breaking Point by John Hinkley Jr's parents about their ordeal after their son shot the president and so many other people in 1981.

[Lilit]

Im reading Necronomicon by H P Lovecraft

[ZiSunka]

Just finished Breaking Point and thought it was well-worth reading. I now do believe Hinckley was very mentally ill, and that he tried as best he could to tell his parents that he was ill. I think they responded the best way they knew how, with the help of a psychologist, but they did everything wrong and he ended up shooting the president because of his illness. I also think it's a story of the classic American Christian story in which a Believer merely adds Jesus to their existing life and doesn't let Christ change their life. Jack Hinckley struggled against God in many things, trying to maintain control and a certain reputation. If he had allowed his family to have his full heart and his business to be in its place as a way to earn a living to benefit his family, he would have had a more open heart to his son's cries for help.

If you haven't read it, it's worth it.

[pairofdivers]

This is crazy, but it seems the older I get, the more books I read at one time; whereas, I used to be a one-book-at-a-time, person...

I recently finished "Wild at Heart" by Eldridge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The book gave me a sense of direction, especially concerning my earthly father and turning to God for support. It also encouraged me to become more active in many ways, including motivationally. Great, short read.

Currently reading the following:
"Introduction to Systematic Theology" by Wayne Grudem
"Black" by Ted Dekker
"The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe" by C. S. Lewis
"Battlefield of the Mind" by Joyce Meyer

I honestly don't know how I keep up...

[jenptcfan]

I'm reading:

Bee Season by Myla Goldberg and
Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi

[Stacey]

I'm reading the Purpose Driven Life right now. I've had it since it came out a few years ago but never really felt the need to read it, as I do now. I wish I'd read it earlier... :(I'm reading a Christian novel right now, but I'm working my way through Romans. And we're working through Ephesians at church ;)

[mesue]

66 in 06 :D up to Genesis 27

and Acre of Diamonds.

[ZiSunka]

The Concubine's Children, Denise Chong.

[£amb]

I've decided, once and for all, to read all the Narnia books. I read the Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe as a child, but honestly forgot how the story went. Of course, after seeing the movie, it renewed my interest.