OK, I really want to start this again. I’ve been surprised when authors will comment when they “see” that I’m reading their book. It’s really exciting! (I know I’m silly) But to realize that these people are like you and me doing a job they love, writing. In some ways they have the on the hardest jobs. They put their thoughts and feelings out there in the form of a story and people like me critique them. As a song writer (though I haven’t written anything in AGES) it’s hard to put those words out there. You think “How will people respond? What will they think of me?” So I do admire writers, they amazing people. So THANK YOU for being faithful to do what you do!
In 2011 I want to read at least the Old Testament in Chronological order. I’m using the NKJV Chronological Study Bible by Thomas Nelson. This Bible has received a lot of criticism and I understand why in reading it. It doesn’t bother me after spending the past 3 years in Seminary where we’ve delved into the history of Ancient Israel. Much of what I’ve read in the commentary of this Bible comes straight from academy. I selected this particular Bible because it was the only Chronological Bible for the Kindle. I’m doing my reading while I walk on the treadmill at the gym.
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The NKJV Chronological Study Bible Hardcover
By Thomas Nelson The Chronological Study Bible is the only study Bible that presents the text of the New King James Version in chronological order—the order in which the events actually happened—with notes, articles, and full-color graphics that connect the reader to the history and culture of Bible times and gives the reader a dramatic, “you are there” experience. Features include:
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For one of my LAST grad classes I’m reading, Andy Stanley’s book The Grace of God. We’ve only read the first two chapters. During the first chapter I was having issues with some of his theology, I won’t go into it here maybe in the review. He does same some really good stuff I’m trying to keep an open mind.
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The Grace of God
By Andy Stanley / Thomas Nelson Nobody deserves the sin-free life and glorious future that God offers—but remarkably, it’s ours for the taking. Why? Because of God’s grace! Join Pastor Stanley as he warns against the pitfalls of legalism and explores the transforming power of God’s unmerited favor, lavish love, and kindness. Then come to terms with your own “grace story”! 256 pages, hardcover from Nelson. |
For my “pleasure” reading I’m on my Kindle with James Scott Bell and Deadlock. I picked this book up free for my Kindle a while back. Just getting started so no opinion yet.
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Deadlock
By James Scott Bell / Zondervan What if a Supreme Court justice suddenly changed her whole life—and her vote? Millicent Manning Hollander holds the high court’s liberal swing-vote just as several crucial abortion and religious freedom cases will be argued. When a near-fatal accident leads her to a vision of hell, the longtime agnostic takes tentative steps toward Christ. But her newfound faith must withstand some powerful enemies! 352 pages, softcover from Zondervan. |
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