I'm not much of a reader. I'm slow, for some reason I can't skim, I have to take in every word that's on the page. I also don't like fiction or anything that I won't learn something from, so the books that I read are sort of heavy and I have to underline and write in them - which takes me even longer to get through. However, recently I have had this craving to learn and read more about all sorts of things. I have found myself randomly buying books (I don't ever buy a book unless I know for sure it is good) and checking out lots of books from the library.
I wanted to share what I have been reading recently:
Jesus For President - Shane Claiborne
Eat Well: A Spiritual Road Map - Various Contributors, published by Culture Is Not Optional
Christianity and the Social Crisis in the 21st Century - Walter Rauschenbusch (The 100th anniversary edition has commentary at the end of each chapter by folks such as Tony Campolo and Jim Wallis for how what Rauschenbusch said in 1907 still relates to us now.)
Red Letter Christians - Tony Campolo
and...
I just recently picked up the Archaeological Study Bible - it's pretty much amazing and offers archaeological, cultural and historical background throughout. It's pretty interesting stuff and offers a new spin on some of the bible's familiar stories.
That's my two cents for the day...
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Dude! E! I didn't know you had a blog!! I will have to add you to my blogroll. Also, I realized I don't have your email address, either.
I don't know if we'll squeeze in a game of Settlers of Catan in before I leave, but I'd love to give it a try when I get back. I'm already on the verge of flaking out of stuff I said I'd do this week!! I don't know anything about the game, but what the hey?
Glad to see you're enjoying some good books. I'll have to ask for recommendations later. And you know, it often takes me longer because I underline, too! I write all kinds of things in my books, which some people think is weird, but it helps me process what I'm reading.
Anyway, you are right, we should hang out more often when I return. I had a lot of fun with you on the 4th, and I'm so glad you guys came!
Thanks for the comment!
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