No problem, I thought.
Just after that, it seems that new books started find their way into our home. In fact, just this past Sunday, the church we visited gave me a new book, and it's one I'd wanted to read.
And my husband was given a Kindle. And my daughter is discovering new books at the library and telling me I must read them.
Everyone is against me. Nonetheless, I shall persevere.
In January, I did manage to finish a few books, though.
Lit!: A Christian Guide to Reading Books
(Tony Reinke) is a book I'd actually been working on in 2012, but I was moving very slowly through it, making notes along the way. Whether you read a lot or not, this is a very valuable book that can shape your thoughts on both how and why to read. My teens will be reading this book, for sure.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
(Betty Smith) -- somehow, I'd missed reading this book until now. My daughter enjoyed it and insisted that I try it. I'm glad I did. (fyi -- some profanity throughout)
From One Ministry Wife to Another: Honest Conversations About Ministry Connections (Susie Hawkins) was assigned reading for a seminary wives course I was taking. Hawkins approaches the role of a ministry wife as a series of connections and disconnections. While much of the material was helpful, I found One with a Shepherd: The Tears and Triumphs of a Ministry Marriage
(Mary Somerville) to be more valuable to me.Currently reading:
Slave: The Hidden Truth About Your Identity in Christ
(John MacArthur) is a book I'd been wanting to read since it was released in early 2011. I'd heard Dr. MacArthur discuss the premise in a sermon and I'd seen the trailer for the book, and I was intrigued.How about you... Are you part of a reading challenge this year? What are you reading? Let me know in the comments
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I read Slave last year. Definitely worth it.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy the challenge of Dr. MacArthur's books and love all the scripture woven throughout. Have you read anything else by John MacArthur?
DeleteI've been wanting to read Lit. I think I need to move it up higher on my list so I have some chance to get to it this decade. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a good one, Sheila, and it's written in an easy-to-read style. It's one I'll pick back up as needed for review, too.
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