That's a heavy-duty reading list, but I expect you're up to it! I didn't read fiction for a long time - and I'm sorry that I did that. During covid lockdowns when there was more reading time available I once again started reading. I'm much more likely to read Louise Penny than Shakespeare, though. I did attempt to read 12 classics last year and I came close. The most heady (but not long) book I've read this year is Albert Camus' The Stranger. A bit depressing but fascinating still. I have Fleming Rutledge's The Crucifixion near my desk and it's very big (I favor short books, a fault I know) ... but I think it will be good reading during March as we head into Easter.
I’ve got a reading plan for Calvin’s Institutes that I really want to get going but it’s going to have to wait until after a bunch of work at church gets finished up.
I did start off the year reading quite a hefty, significant book (Carl Trueman’s rise and triumph) and while it was very well done and helpful, I can’t say I enjoyed it. Tim Keller’s book on prayer, though, is a joy right now.
Snap! I'm also reading through Calvin's Institutes, for the first time, over the course of the year (albeit I'm slightly ahead of that schedule). After 30 years in ministry I figured it ought to be something I was personally acquainted with, not simply aware of as a mountain range just over yonder.
I've just read over the past couple of days a short book called Lent by Esau McCaulley (part of a series called Fulness of Time). I gave it 5-stars on Goodreads, it was so helpful. For someone who isn't in an especially liturgical church setting it gave me lots not to just think about but to appreciate and warm to. I'd highly recommend it.
That's a heavy-duty reading list, but I expect you're up to it! I didn't read fiction for a long time - and I'm sorry that I did that. During covid lockdowns when there was more reading time available I once again started reading. I'm much more likely to read Louise Penny than Shakespeare, though. I did attempt to read 12 classics last year and I came close. The most heady (but not long) book I've read this year is Albert Camus' The Stranger. A bit depressing but fascinating still. I have Fleming Rutledge's The Crucifixion near my desk and it's very big (I favor short books, a fault I know) ... but I think it will be good reading during March as we head into Easter.
I’ve got a reading plan for Calvin’s Institutes that I really want to get going but it’s going to have to wait until after a bunch of work at church gets finished up.
I did start off the year reading quite a hefty, significant book (Carl Trueman’s rise and triumph) and while it was very well done and helpful, I can’t say I enjoyed it. Tim Keller’s book on prayer, though, is a joy right now.
These are some great books! I also really enjoy Brandon Sanderson’s books :)
Snap! I'm also reading through Calvin's Institutes, for the first time, over the course of the year (albeit I'm slightly ahead of that schedule). After 30 years in ministry I figured it ought to be something I was personally acquainted with, not simply aware of as a mountain range just over yonder.
I've just read over the past couple of days a short book called Lent by Esau McCaulley (part of a series called Fulness of Time). I gave it 5-stars on Goodreads, it was so helpful. For someone who isn't in an especially liturgical church setting it gave me lots not to just think about but to appreciate and warm to. I'd highly recommend it.