Here’s a “duh-ism” for you: The fact that I’m reading a book does not mean that I endorse its author, its content, its publisher, its cover designer or the retailer from whom I bought it.
The fact that I’m reading a book does mean…um…that I’m reading it. I don’t pretend to be a great reader. My reading choices are usually determined by what I’m preaching at the time. In addition to study for my pulpit ministry, I try to read for personal enjoyment and edification or to keep abreast of what’s going on in the world. But, you know how it goes: that’s often more of a wish than a fact. I have four young daughters and a wife, after all.
As I read these books, I’ll occasionally make posts about things I think are really good or really bad. When I’m finished, I’ll try to do a quick review. In the mean time, if you’re interested in a book I’m reading & would like to discuss it, I have (or I will) set up a post for each of them. Click on the book to join or even start a discussion of it. The benefit and pleasure of reading are enhanced, I think, by interaction.
The following are books which I have recently read and have either posted on or intended to post on at My Two Cents.
Hi – Your book list looks awesome – I am curious to know what you thought of “Future Grace” It changed the way I think about sanctification. I am a member at a Sovereign Grace church, so a lot of the stuff on your list is sold at my church. By the way, I live near Carl Truman and get to hear him once in a while. I have met him at 10th Presbyterian Church.
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Hello,
Great books! We are in the same line..
Pastor Al MArtin is one of my favorite Preachers..
God bless you…..
I’ve read through “Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts” once and am working my way through it again. His sovereignty is something that He has been teaching me a lot about these past two years and it’s been exciting to see personal growth in my interaction with this truth. It’s been amazing to see Him working. Have you read “Discipline of Grace” by Bridges? I’m looking at getting it to aid in a study on grace this next year.
So many Christ-centered, God-exalting, Gospel-saturated books you’ve got here Chris…especially one from my absolute favorite author, the great Bishop of Liverpool, England John Charles (J.C.) Ryle [1816-1900].
VERY nice selection.
Hello,
I’d like to know your thoughts on books that are considered “classics” but sometimes have innapropriate material. I am hesistant to read these books, because of their content, but because they are “classics” would it be ok to go ahead and read them?
I am presently reading “Future Grace”. So far I am enjoying it. Wolud you say that trusting in “future grace” is really just resting in Christ and His work on the cross?
I noticed you have a lot of books on your list. My husband wrote a book called “A beacon of Hope”. It’s a fantasy book the christian morals and character. Check it out! The other two in the series will come out in 2011. He is hoping people will use his book as a witnessing tool. Thanks for your time.