Just completed "Velvet Elvis" by Rob Bell, though it may not sound like it, it is very spiritual and insightful.
Received "Disappointed with God" by Phillip Yancy for Christmas, looking forward to diving in to it. Currently reading "When the Game is Over" 'It all goes back in the box' by John Ortberg, great read. Also, reading I Corinthians and I John, awe inspiring read both. I highly recommend Phillip Yancy's "In the Likeness of God" with Dr. Paul Brand and all Yancy's books, he is one of the greatest writers of all time. In depth research, fascinating word-smith not a hard read but a dictionary nearby is helpful. |
I am starting Breathe ( Creating Space for God in a Hectic Life) by Keri Wyatt Kent.
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This looks like an amazing reading list. I see 1 right off I want to read. lol
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Ok, to answer this. I'm reading the BIBLE. I have so little time while I'm in class, too much other reading them. I'm enjoying not having any other reading demands right now.
Oh and a Calculus textbook... That's my fun reading for now. lol |
re-reading "The Happiest People on Earth" which is a biography of the late Demos Shakarian (1913-1993). He was the founder of the FGBMFI (Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International).
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To tell you the true I'm am reading the Jewish New Testament.
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http://www.agapegifts.net/Books/bd_81.jpg It rejects the teaching of the "sovereignty of God" which many Christians weakly default to thinking "Oh well, God will do it if he wants to...." and rather focuses on fervent and earnest prayer that taps into the God's will to act on our behalf. It also rejects the "word of faith" camp and their "blad it and grab it" philosophy and correctly shows that some Christians will endure hardship and suffering and that not all circumstances are rosy and peachy. It shows how there are different levels of believer's faith...here's an excerpt where he goes over that: The Apostle Paul knew that faith is paramount in the daily life of the Christian. After all, the Believer is saved by grace through faith. We are admonished to live by faith and not by sight. We are told that without faith it is impossible to please God. Jesus taught that we receive from God according to our faith and he marveled whenever he saw great faith. The scriptures not only declare that by faith we are justified, but that the righteous will live by faith. Christians are to daily engage in the good fight of faith but are to remember that through faith they are shielded by God's power. While some have faith that "is weak", there are Christians whose "faith grows" and even those who "excel in faith." Faith must be "continued in," and it varies in size. (Jesus spoke about faith that is "small as a mustard seed.") Most important, there are false teachings that "destroy the faith of some," and there are Christians who have "shipwrecked their faith." In this context, faith means the moral persuasion or conviction that leads the heart to rely on Christ. Because faith can grow or diminish, Paul was anxious to know the level of faith among his Believers in Thessalonica. Paul realized as well that every believer faces difficulties. He didn't want the Thessalonians to be unsettled by their trials, so he reminded them that he had earlier told them they were "destined for them." Paul's Spirit-inspired teaching on this subject is very different from the modern teaching that says "word of faith" people need never experience continued negative circumstances. Faith is absolutely essential, not only for spiritual health, but also for breakthrough prayer. James says it is not merely prayer, but "the prayer offered in faith" that will make the sick person well (James 5:15). |
Uuuuhhhhhhhh well kinda of at work , which puts me completing a 15 page spreadsheet for my companies presentation to Smartway/EPA for our yearly evaluation. Which means I am currently reading excerpts from www.epa.gov/smartway
not very inspiring, but depending on your career it might be intresting. |
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I have not viewed any DVDs, however, I have read around 4 of his books and in each of them he is always sharing some very amazing testimonies (ones that choke you up and swell your eyes because you marvel at God's infinite love)...in this book that I am recommending, he shared the testimony of one of the last survivors of the 9/11 Twin Towers attack - Genelle Guzman-McMillan (who attends the Brooklyn Tabernacle). Her story is amazing and demonstrates the power of God and can strengthen your faith here: http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101...asurvivor.html |
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I just read : Plans, Purposes and Pursuits by Kenneth Hagin, and The Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind by Bill Johnson.
Both are really great when you are seeking the will of God for direction. Motivation without direction leads to frustration. |
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change the world Towards a Re-Incarnation of Church by Wolfgang Simson Exciting read !! |
Barack Obama - The Audacity of Hope.
Here are a couple of his best points! Hahahahaha "I believe in evolution, scientific inquiry and global warming." "How well these stories are told, the subtlety of the arguments and the quality of the evidence, will vary by author, and I won't deny my preference for the story the Democrats tell, nor my belief that the arguments of liberals are more often grounded in reason and fact." |
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I am reading The Jewish New Testament which I'm truly enjoying.
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I recently completed:
Every Man's Battle by Stephen Arterburn Ordering Your Private World by Gordon MacDonald Confessions of a Pastor by Craig Groeschel am currently reading: Worship 365: The power of a worshiping life by David Edwards on deck: Chazown by Craig Groeschel Dangerous Intersections: 11 Crucial Crossroads facing the chruch in america by Jay Dennis and Jim Henry |
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Celebration of Disciplines.. So good.
LSAT prep book. ;) |
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Well, earlier this evening I just re-read Bro. Gordon Magee's book "Is Jesus in the Godhead Or Is the Gohead in Jesus?". It's only 48 pages and I have read it several times.
Recently I have re-read "Praying to Change the World Volume 1" and "Praying to Change the World Volume 2" by the late Gordon Lindsay. He was the founder of The Voice of Healing magazine and the school which is currently known as Christ for the Nations. I am in the process now of re-reading Gordon Lindsay's book "Prayer That Moves Mountains." I have had these books for over 40 years and every so often I re-read them. The Gordon Magee book is a classic. I have attached a copy of it as a pdf file to this post. |
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"Chosen By God" by RC Sproul. "Progressive Dispensationalism" by Robert Saucy. "Integrative Theology" by Lewis and Demarest.
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The Testament...
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"Everyday Deserves A Chance" by Max Lucado.
So far the best book I have read by Max Lucado and I have read alot of his books |
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The Bible, who wrote it?
Holy men of God spoke as they were borne along by the Holy Spirit 2 Peter 1:20-21 The Spirit of Christ was in them and even though at times they weren't sure why they wrote what they did, the Spirit revealed that they were not just writing for themselves but for future generations. 1 Peter 1:10-12 |
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A_PoMo that is one thing that I didn't like about my MDIV expereince. I had to read books by people who made things too complicated. It's like Tozer once said, "If your straining and sweating while your analyzing the Word your most likely doing it through the flesh and not in the Spirit." |
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The idea behind dispensationalism is that God always has had one way to be approached. That way is by faith. However, that faith may have been expressed in different ways at different times. At one time circumcision was a visible sign of the covenant but it no longer is. At one time animals were sacrificed but no longer are.
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Conner presents that all are saved by the blood of the Lamb.
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Jim thanks for the Magee book. It is good. I would have liked it better if he would not have used the word person (Reeves has spoiled me).
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