"If we are fortunate, once in our lifetime a human supernova presence streaks across our mental and emotional horizon, and the intensity of this light changes us forever. Dallas Willard was such a supernova for me. . . . Dallas’s brilliance, as important as it is, is far from the whole story. He possessed in his person a spiritual formation into Christlikeness that was simply astonishing. . . . The deepest, most fundamental reason for studying the life of another person is so we can learn to live our lives more fully, more truly, more authentically. This is why Becoming Dallas Willardis a genuinely important book."
-- Richard J. Foster, from the forewordI agree with Tim Keller, “I read because I’m desperate.” While reading by itself will not make one a better leader or follower, reading well will improve both. Yet, even then, one must take the knowledge and allow it to change his/her life. Read purposefully.
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Becoming Dallas Willard The Formation of a Philosopher, Teacher, and Christ Follower, by Gary Moon
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers, by Dane Ortlund
Sobering book. I have it next to my reading chair for continued reading and reflection primer.
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Friday, November 27, 2020
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Monday, November 23, 2020
Friday, November 13, 2020
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Sunday, October 4, 2020
Friday, September 25, 2020
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Monday, August 17, 2020
Saturday, August 8, 2020
Used to Go To Church, by Nick Vleisides - First Responder Chaplain.
Raw, real and a beautiful read.
âœThere was a time when I was angry with God about all the suffering he allowed in the world, until I realized that we are the ones who allow it, and conveniently blame God. I used to think that what made Jesus superior to the rest of us was his divinity but discovered instead that it is his humanity we fall short of. For me, church is no longer somewhere you go, but a way of being in the world.â - page 107
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Sunday, July 26, 2020
Killer Angel, by Michael Shaara
Considering all that's going on in America, this is a sobering read.
The captured Confederate soldiers, when asked about what they're fighting for, didn't mention slavery.
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Friday, July 17, 2020
Saturday, July 11, 2020
Sunday, July 5, 2020
Sunday, June 21, 2020
Saturday, June 13, 2020
From Sea to Shining Sea, by Peter Marshall and David Manuel
From the Back Cover
Does God really bless a nation that honors Him?
After the Revolutionary War, our newborn country went through an exciting era of growth and innovation. Was God intervening on behalf of the struggling nation? In this fast-paced sequel to the bestselling The Light and the Glory, you'll learn how America's future was threatened by greed, pride, and self-righteousness. You'll also see how, in the midst of turmoil, God raised up leaders to shape our unique country and character.
Newly revised, From Sea to Shining Sea is the riveting story of a country moving forward--but always with an eye on the Christian heritage of the past.
Peter Marshall is a nationally recognized speaker on Christian growth and maturity and on America's Christian heritage. A graduate of Yale University and Princeton Theological Seminary, he lives in Massachusetts.
David Manuel is the author or coauthor of several books, including Like a Mighty River and The Jesus Factor. He is a graduate of Yale University and lives in Massachusetts.
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But have we honored him? Are we now? I don't know that we have, or are. - Danny Smith
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Sabbath, by Abraham Joshua Heschel
— Garden City: Work, Rest, and the Art of Being Human. by John Mark Comer
But then, I've read it once. The last chapter about "time," I have read twice. Very good.
Saturday, May 30, 2020
The Slight Edge, by Jeff Olson
The most powerful part of The Slight Edge is the simplicity and practicality of the philosophy. Olsen summarizes many big ideas we may already know, and shows how to apply them in simple, daily steps. The book is sobering yet uplifting at the same time, because it presents so clearly how we can shape our lives, there's no longer any excuse not to.
Olsen shares relatable stories and examples to help us understand the concepts in the book, including his own story – how he went from a beach bum to owning the 5th largest solar-air energy company in America, to losing everything and rebuilding from scratch again. Most chapters end with testimonies from people who shared how they have applied the Slight Edge in their lives.
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Master of One, by Jordon Raynor
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Friday, April 24, 2020
Friday, April 10, 2020
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Monday, March 2, 2020
Sunday, March 1, 2020
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Note
Counting the starts this morning and I find I have 11. Ha, 11! My first thought after noticing I'd only finished one was "well, I've been focused."
Maybe not so much. This has been a good checkup. Time to finish a few worth finishing.