What are You Currently Reading?

The Pleasures of God by John Piper

 

The Passion Driven Sermon by Jim Shaddix

 

I'm just tstarting "Simple Church" by Thom Rainer and Eric Geiger. I believe this will be a great help.

I'm also trying to make my way through "The Genesis Record" by Henry Morris.

 

The Shepherd's Hut - a Discussion on the Dwelling Place of God by Duncan Maxwell. i'm almost finished, it has been a slow read for me...

 

The Roots of Sorrow by Dr. Richard Winter....A British book covering depression and hope, which is found in a biblical perspective of life. God is not condemning those suffering depression, but rather holding an open hand of compassion.

A very good read for those facing depression and for those offering counselling.

Cheers,

Jim

 

Wilkenson's secrets of the vine.

 

"Gardening Secrets" is my latest read. I have never gardened before on my own until this spring, but am enjoying this new experience. You'd probably never think that learning about gardening has a spiritual conotation, but surprisingly, it does.

Good soil, consistent watering, pulling out the weeds--I am amazed at how gardening parallels the Christian life. Do I refresh and feed my soul by reading the Word of God every day? Do I pull out unwholesome thoughts and habits?

Also, it is interesting that as with a garden, spiritual growth doesn't happen overnight. And, I have learned as I take care of my garden which plants need more attention than others--why some plants are browning and others are thriving. This garden makes me wonder if I am attentive to poor attitudes that need adjustment.

Ciela

 

I've just finished Systematic Theology Volume One by Norman Giesler. It has been very interesting. I just bought volume two but haven't started yet.

 

"The Bridger Generation" by Thom Rainer

Its a neat peek into the minds of the current generation of young people and gives ideas on what they believe and how to reach them.

 

"Ushering 101" by Buddy Bell.

 

I just finished Dragonspell by Doneta Paul. It was amazingly good for science fiction.

I just started Jimmy. Only a couple of chapters into it, but it's started off to be a good one.

 

Simple Church by Thom Rainer & Eric Geiger

 

Looks like Rainer is a popular feller around here these days. I am also about to start re-reading "The Unexpected Journey" written by Rainer.

 

Yes he does seem to be popular. He is a great author. I am also planning on reading soon Eating the Elephant by Rainer and Lawless.

 

I just saw that one as I was looking at some of his stuff on another site, lol. Looks like a neat read. I may try that one out too.

 

Finishing up (again) "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis. Tomorrow (for my Birthday) I'm getting "The Screwtape Letters", also by C.S. Lewis, which I'll read next.

Tim

 

I am going to try and continue reading this book by Kimball tonight, but if it doesn't get any better, I will probably switch to my next book in the line-up: Of the Mortification of Sin by John Owens.

I am really forcing myself to stick with the Kimball book, but am really looking forward to reading Owens book.

Joseph Botwinick

 

The Names on the Gates of Pearl -- by C H Waller. this is my 4th waller book. i like everything he writes...

 

Ok. I just finished reading Kimball last night. It did get better, but I was glad to get it over with. Had some good stuff in it...but mostly, it was still, at its core, more humanistic theology.

I shall now continue reading War Stories III: The Heroes Who Defeated Hitler by Oliver North and also start Of the Mortification of Sin by John Owens.

Joseph Botwinick

 

The Bible Jesus Read, by Philip Yancey, editor-at-large for Christianity Today.

It is a refreshing look at the Old Testament. In the preface, Yancey writes, "I read the Bible as any ordinary reader does, interacting with the content, trying to understand the author's original intent..."

It is a refreshing re-read. Not considering any theology or preset doctrines or notions, and just reading what is there.

Cheers,

Jim