If you have been following this blog for any short amount of time, you know I am an avid reader and I encourage others to read as well. Leaders should read. Writers should read. Anyone else who aspires to greatness should read. Reading often challenges me, and that’s a good thing. Reading is worth the struggle.
The primary book for reading is the Bible. For those making New Year’s resolutions to read more of the Bible, it can be a challenge getting started. Maybe you don’t know which translation to kick up. I hope this post can assist you with that challenge. If reading through the New Testament, this post can also help you get started.
Others may read books and find it difficult to remember or understand what they have read. Check out this blog post on “How to Retain What You Read.”
Maybe you are having difficulty determining what is best to read. I have attempted to assist in this effort by recommending books and encouraging online book discussions through Natasha’s Study. Primarily, I select books that impact the church and culture. So far we have addressed gender issues, idol worship, faith and society, money, and giving ourselves a break. I have shared the links of our book summary discussions below. If you pick up one of these books, feel free to join the discussion at any time. I would love to dialog with you.
Books Recommended with Topical Dialog:
Carolyn Custis James, The Gospel of Ruth: Loving God Enough to Break the Rules http://goo.gl/XmSTI
Timothy Keller, Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters http://goo.gl/GVPlz
Books Recommended with Chapter-by-Chapter book discussion:
David Platt, Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream http://goo.gl/qbFN9
I’m issuing a Radical Challenge for 2012! There will be more information to follow in the coming weeks. We will dialog our Radical journeys together.
Randy Alcorn, The Treasure Principle: Uncovering the Secret to Joyful Giving http://goo.gl/ouayI
Elisa Morgan, She Did What She Could: Five Words of Jesus That Will Change Your Life http://goo.gl/1HHNj I expect an exciting dialog to resurface around this book in the spring (Mar-May 2012). Join in.
I will be announcing another book recommendation or discussion within a couple weeks. Look for it, grab a book, and join our dialog on Tuesdays. I’m looking forward to it!
© Natasha S. Robinson 2012
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