Just read "Tuesdays With Morrie". Very interesting little book; kinda helps you refocus on what matters if you've managed to lose track of what it's all about. Before that I read Leah Remini's book about Scientology, and have another one waiting for me called "Going Clear". I'm finding myself praying for people caught in these rackets disguised as "religion" ... very disturbing.
Just finished rereading the last book in Mercedes Lackey's Arrows of the Queen series. Thinking about looking for and rereading her Herald Spy series. (Among other books I'm "reading")
Working my way through David Weber's Honor Harrington series. Working on Flag in Exile now. Also reading ... slowly ... Tess of the D'Urbevilles
I recently rediscovered the Shannara series by Terry Brooks. I enjoyed them as a teenager - they are a very light read in a similar vein to Lord Of The Rings. Having read them all in my younger years the fantasy world he created feels familiar. I should really have been working on my house but, you know....
Yes... but when I read an entire quadrilogy in two days because I did almost nothing else, I ended up wondering if I really needed that kind of break
I read a book called "A Nation Of Wusses" written by former Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell. It was an interesting read in many places - I wasn't sure how much of what he had to say I'd agree with given he's a Democrat and my leanings would be more Republican but was interested to see his perspective on a few issues. Perhaps unsurprisingly I disagreed with his stances on gun control and electoral reform but found he made a number of interesting points about politicians having the courage to get on and do something rather than simply play safe all the time to maximise their chances of re-election.
https://www.amazon.com/Navigating-Book-Revelation-Kenneth-Gentry/dp/0984322000 Navigating the Book of Revelation Paperback – 2009 by Kenneth L. Gentry (Author) >>>Navigating the Book of Revelation: Special Studies on Important Issues is the first book produced from Dr. Gentry's Revelation Commentary Project's research. In it the student of Revelation will find fifteen special studies on key issues for working his way through John's mysterious book. Some of the studies are technical studies; some are more general. All offer important insights into the preterist interpretation of Revelation. In this work you will see how John put on the mantle of the Old Testament prophet to confront Israel in her rebellion. You will understand his anger with Israel, paralleling John the Baptist, Jeremiah, Isaiah, and Ezekiel. You will learn how he denounces Israel for her persecuting Christians and how he "excommunicates" the temple as an idol for Israel. You will learn much about Israel's involvement with Rome against young Christianity. You will also find answers to perplexing questions, such as: "Why did John send such a Hebraic book to Asian Christians?" "How could John view God's temple as an idol? In addition, you will find an important Appendix that resoundingly answers the charge of Anti-Semitism, which is often hurled at preterism.<<<
Just finished this. Phenomenal book. https://www.amazon.com/Israel-Bible-Prophecy-Testament-Fulfillment-ebook/dp/B06X977S2C >>>Israel: the Chosen People, a holy nation of priests, the children of Abraham. They were God’s own elect in the Old Testament. But why were they so special to God? God made a five-fold promise to Abraham that he would 1) be the father of many nations, that 2) God’s covenant was everlasting, as well as 3) the promise of the Land, 4) under the condition of obedience 5) marked by circumcision. But with the advent of the New Covenant, what role does Israel now play in God’s plan? Isn’t God’s calling irrevocable? In this penetrating booklet, Brian Godawa examines how the promise of God to Abraham was fulfilled in the New Testament through the faithful Israelite, Jesus the Messiah, and how that changes everything.<<<
The Road to Serfdom: Text and Documents--The Definitive Edition (The Collected Works of F. A. Hayek, Volume 2) Kindie edition. F. A. Hayek A revisit to the classic. Highly compelling.
I have been rereading Augustine - Confessions - Book 1 - Infancy. I love how that man reasons, not always his conclusions Now started with Book 2 - Adolescence.
First read confessions at age 16 while undergoing evaluation at a State hospital. I had sought God in earnest at that time. His treatise on time, book 11, in particular, was enthralling to me.
We read so much current stuff that won’t be in print or be a footnote in a book 50 years from now. Augustine has survived 1600-1700 years. Definitely a wise use of time to read him. He’s still in print for a reason.
I'm currently reading The Toilet Papers Jr as a favor to an author friend in exchange for an Amazon review. To keep your 12-year-old self busy while you're doing #1 or #2. There's content for both.