What books are you reading
As a little change of pace I wondered if anyone was reading any worthwhile books? I always used to like when Wayne would offer suggestions or share what he was reading in his weekly emails. Not only did it let me know about some good books, but it also gave a glimpse into his mind - knowing that he was a learner, and what he was learning. So what about you... any good books you would recommend?
My reading isn't very scholarly, but some good ones I've read lately are:
- The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible, by Scot McKnight. I think this is a really good book, and is easy to understand. He also applies it in several chapters at the end to the 'women in ministry' situation.
- The Shack, by Wm. Paul Young. I don't read much fiction, but I thought this was another really good book (though not without its share of controversy). An easy read.
- The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life In God, by Dallas Willard. This one has been around awhile. Really good, but a bit wordy, so I am working my way through it.
- Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, by NT Wright.
- The Only Necessary Thing: Living A Prayerful Life, by Henri Nouwen and Wendy Wilson Greer.
- A series of four church history books written for 9-14 year-olds by Brandon and Mindy Withrow: Peril and Peace: Chronicles of the Ancient Church, Monks and Mystics: the Medieval Church, Courage and Conviction: the Reformation Church, and Hearts and Hands: the Awakening Church. (I believe one of these authors is on staff at WTS)
posted by dan at 8:03 AM
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Recently read and recommend:
1. The Last Word - N.T. Wright
2. There is a God - Anthony Flew
3. God's Universe - Owen Gingerich
4. The Question of God: Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis debate God, Sex, etc.
I'm also reading a lot on eastern religions for a class.
I would highly recommend that everyone in our denomination read Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities by Roger Olson.
On Deck: I want to work though some N.T. Wright stuff that I have on my shelf. He seems to have a lot of good stuff for us. Simply Christian and Surprised by Hope are the two I will read soon. His book on the Resurrection is a tome and perhaps the best book available anywhere on the subject.
2. East This Book - Eugene Peterson
3. On the Reliability of the Old Testament - Kitchen.
For those of you who like N.T. Wright I would like to suggest this website. It is packed with articles sermons and commentaries. I think many of you will like it.
It would help if I gave the website.
http://www.ntwrightpage.com/
Thanks Justin. I've known about it for awhile. Most of the time I'd rather read the books, but there is some more timely stuff there sometimes. I love audio though. I get as many free lectures and conferences as I can from different perspectives.
Currently reading:
1.The Shack
2.Under the Unpredictable Plant (great read for pastors)
3.Leaders that last
4.If Jesus were Mayor
5.Soul repair
(I read 6 or 7 books at a time depending on the mood)
On the list;
The Divine Embrace--Webber
a book by Ted Dekker
Prayer by Yancey
I am reading
1. Humility by Saint Bernard
2. The Rule of Saint Benedict
3. The Answer to Our Prayers by Shane Claiborne
On the List: The toilet Papers
You know me, big on communal living.
I just got Total Church by Chester and Timmis and it is looking excellent.
We should post some of our book reviews on this site.
Dan M.,
I too think it would be good to see some book reviews on this site.
can someone give me access to post?
Dan M.,
On the 'Blog Guidelines' page it says to ask Brian Miller. But I see that he doesn't have his email listed in his profile. So hopefully he will read your comment; unless you have his email address.
Dan M,
Your invite is in the mail.
I like the idea of books reviews. That might be a way to save some money. Based on the review I might decide it is not worth my time. And we can't rely on a review from the publisher to be fair. I recently read a review of "The Great Emergence" by Phyllis Tickle. It sounded like a great read so I was pleased when my neighbor loaned it to me but after the first few chapters I was glad I didn't buy it.
That being said I did read a book recently that I thought was very helpful and it only took a few hours. The book --Our Iceberg is Melting: Changing and Succeeding Under any Conditions by John Kotter.
It is a business book but I read it to remind myself that change is coming and must be recognized. It also reminds me that I need to have sense of urgency and cultivate that sense of urgency. Kotter has a related book called "A Sense of Urgency".
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