Last book you read and what you can share about it

Abing · Aug 27, 2015

Basically, post about the last book you read, and the current book you're reading (or the next book you plan to read). Here goes:

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So I just read this book called "Solo Flight" about the author's single-blessedness for more than 5 decades and how things turned out for her. It's enlightening to me, I wish I read this sooner.

Anyhow, I'm currently reading Charles Stanley's Waiting on God (an old book I bought months ago but never read lol).

I'd like to hear about yours, I'm not really a hardcore reader, but I do enjoy reading sometimes.

PartyOf3 · Aug 27, 2015

Oooo this thread could be great!!! I love reading!!!

currently I have 3 books going. If I could I would just stop and read all day.
1. Waiter Rant by Steve Bulancia, this book interested me because I have been a waitress for many years, and even tho it says rant it's not all about rants. It is a story of the restaurant world, it can be vulgar in language at times, but he hits every point right on! He is from New York and waits in fine dining and I am here in okieville and waited for chain restaurants, but we experience a lot of the same things and I have witnessed nearly every thing he has touched on.

2. Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and be Happy, by Barbara Johnson , this a basically a autobiography/testimonial book. You are not alone, there are people out there dealing with the same issues you are and she is talking about it. This book I am reading slower because it is really touching my heart, so I take some time to reflect on certain parts.

3. The Bible, written by man, inspired by God Almighty.

wwjd_kilden · Aug 27, 2015

Currently reading two books, a light one at work and another one at home

Work: The eye of heaven, Clive Cussler abd Russell Blake.
The first half of the books is mainly about the two main characters and their expensive dining habits, so for a Clive Cussler book it is quite low on action and annoyingly detailed on stuff I don't care about

Once past the first half it seems to get more interesting though. The storyline is about Quetzalcoatl , a figure portrayed as a leader of the Toltecs, but also a sort of god, and of course a treasure.

At home: Marathon, by Christian Cameron . Didn't realize it was book 2 of the series

The Battle of Marathon in 490 BC was
one of history's great turning points - the first time the Greeks managed to
defeat the Persians in a pitched battle, it enabled the rise of classical Greek
civilization. Christian Cameron's retelling of the battle will bring it alive,
with all of its human drama and tragedy, as never before.

Abing · Aug 27, 2015

This is really interesting. Sharing about books is a great way to encourage each other. I'm considering Stick a Geranium in your Hat and be Happy to be added in my long long list of 'want to read' books lol.

I've read the name Quetzalcoatl before but thought it was just a creative name (someone's username). Thank you girls for sharing.

Abing · Sep 9, 2015

I still haven't finished reading Charles Stanley's Waiting on God. Cause now I'm reading another book lol, it's Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer. I'm excited to finish it tonight.

Angela53510 · Sep 10, 2015

I am just finishing off Phil Zylla's "The Roots of Sorrow."

It is about counseling people who are sufffering. It is so well written and well thought out it is incredible. He starts with Scripture for everything, and uses the Bible as the starting and ending point for helping people.

I got it out to give to my pastor. If I ever do a Ph.D, I will get Dr. Zylla to be my thesis advisor!

Tintin · Sep 10, 2015

I just finished reading Word Pictures: Knowing God Through Story & Imagination by Brian Godawa. It's a very important book. Leonard Sweet describes it as 'part autobiography, part biblical studies, part apologetics, part aesthetics, part historical theology...'

Godawa describes the WORD category as including 'words, propositions, books, spoken and written prose, preaching and rational discourse, among other things.' He defines the category of IMAGE as 'visual images, music, drama, symbol, story, metaphor, allegory and other forms of creativity.' Godawa, as philosophical storyteller, explains that the Church typically swings to extremes - they either favour WORD or IMAGE, but usually the former is true.

This book aims for a balance between WORD and IMAGE. There were many moments, I identified with Godawa's experiences about my faith primarily being theology-driven. What he had to say challenged me, but in a good way.

There were many Aha! moments. One example discussed is when God prohibits the Israelites from making likenesses of things in heaven and on earth to worship them. Then five chapters later, God commands the Israelites to make likenesses of things in heaven and on earth to use in their worship of God. Mind-blown! It's so simple. Yet, there's a huge distinction between worshipping images and using them in worship.

There were a few issues with the book. It would seem Godawa doesn't believe the Book of Genesis is historical. Also, the book is much too short. Finally, the wide range of fonts and pictures used throughout, while thematically appropriate, are a little tacky.

All in all, I highly recommend Word Pictures to everyone, but especially to Christians. It may just bring more of a beating heart to your faith. And that can only be a very good thing.

8.5/10

I have just begun Christian Horror: On the Compatibility of a Biblical Worldview and the Horror Genre by Mike Duran.
I'm also currently reading my NRSV Bible (2nd Chronicles), The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks, Something in the Blood: Vampire Tales with a Christian Bite by Literati, Turning Point: 1997-2008 by Hayao Miyazaki and I've been stalling on a book about God's presence and another about the nature of prayer.

MollyConnor · Sep 10, 2015

I just finished reading a book called "I Am Potential" by Patrick Henry Hughes. Patrick is a 20 something year old college student who was born without eyes and inability to flex his elbows and knees. Despite such disabilities, he is a wonderful, loving Christian man. He is also a talented musician, having learned piano at 9 months.

This book got me through a tough time in my life when I felt hopeless. Reading about how a person born with so many inabilities, really opened up my eyes to how blessed I am.

I wish I could meet him and thank him.

But anyways, you all should read that book. It's life changing.

Here is a video on Patrick.

[video=youtube;OcZEV5PgtUs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcZEV5PgtUs[/video]

Galahad · Sep 10, 2015

Tintin said:

I just finished reading Word Pictures: Knowing God Through Story & Imagination by Brian Godawa. It's a very important book. Leonard Sweet describes it as 'part autobiography, part biblical studies, part apologetics, part aesthetics, part historical theology...'

Godawa describes the WORD category as including 'words, propositions, books, spoken and written prose, preaching and rational discourse, among other things.' He defines the category of IMAGE as 'visual images, music, drama, symbol, story, metaphor, allegory and other forms of creativity.' Godawa, as philosophical storyteller, explains that the Church typically swings to extremes - they either favour WORD or IMAGE, but usually the former is true.

This book aims for a balance between WORD and IMAGE. There were many moments, I identified with Godawa's experiences about my faith primarily being theology-driven. What he had to say challenged me, but in a good way.

There were many Aha! moments. One example discussed is when God prohibits the Israelites from making likenesses of things in heaven and on earth to worship them. Then five chapters later, God commands the Israelites to make likenesses of things in heaven and on earth to use in their worship of God. Mind-blown! It's so simple. Yet, there's a huge distinction between worshipping images and using them in worship.

There were a few issues with the book. It would seem Godawa doesn't believe the Book of Genesis is historical. Also, the book is much too short. Finally, the wide range of fonts and pictures used throughout, while thematically appropriate, are a little tacky.

All in all, I highly recommend Word Pictures to everyone, but especially to Christians. It may just bring more of a beating heart to your faith. And that can only be a very good thing.

8.5/10

I have just begun Christian Horror: On the Compatibility of a Biblical Worldview and the Horror Genre by Mike Duran.
I'm also currently reading my NRSV Bible (2nd Chronicles), The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks, Something in the Blood: Vampire Tales with a Christian Bite by Literati, Turning Point: 1997-2008 by Hayao Miyazaki and I've been stalling on a book about God's presence and another about the nature of prayer.

Tintin, that's like excellent. Professional. You should do book reviews. Fantastic.

Tintin · Sep 10, 2015

Galahad said:

Wow. Thank you, brother! You're certainly not the first person to say that. Maybe I should look into it.

I've actually written a Goodreads review for most of the books I've read in the last couple of years.

wwjd_kilden · Sep 10, 2015

I returned marathon and read Killer of Men , as that is book 1

very good book

CarolSampaio · Sep 10, 2015

Tintin said:

That's eight books at the moment...

And I just reached the conclusion that I don't read... at all!! Like nothing!!! Zero!!! Nadica de nada...

*goes off to a corner feeling vastly underread*

Tintin · Sep 10, 2015

CarolSampaio said:

Yikes! No-wonder I make such slow progress! I used to be the sort to just read one fiction book and one non-fiction at a time. There's some merit to that idea. I'll just have to concentrate on finishing these books before beginning any more (save for the Bible). Could be difficult, although I did just finish the vampire anthology this afternoon.

Even though I'm dyslexic, I love reading. That certainly wasn't always the case, but I'm making up for it. *sigh* I need to get back into reading more fiction.

It's okay, Carol. I won't hold it against you.

Galahad · Sep 10, 2015

Tintin said:

Well, if you have the time and enjoy writing reviews, I say you should get to reviewing. Seriously.

Your review was not only well written, syntax wise, but it was detailed with information that should go into a review. Not all have that.

Oh, I do have an extensive library. And have relied numerous times on reviews. I know a good review when I view one.

Willie-T · Sep 10, 2015

I'm with you, Carol. I seldom get more than three or four books going at once.

CarolSampaio · Sep 10, 2015

Willie-T said:

You're still way better than me, Willie... Whenever I start a new book I stick to that one until I'm done... I have so many things going on at the same time (family time, church, work, fitness, video games, my own house and cats...) that if I start more than one book I'll go crazy!!

So... just one at a time for me!!

Galahad · Sep 10, 2015

CarolSampaio said:

You are so booked up. Of course you don't have time to read anymore than what you are reading at any one time.

Galahad · Sep 10, 2015

Willie-T said:

"...books going at once." So your books are stationary? Or stationery?

Reborn · Sep 10, 2015

The Shining Man with Hurt Hands

Summary l rewrote....

The author spent over 8,000 hours devoted to hosting an internet chat room helping sufferers of MPD (multiple personality disorder) recover their monominds, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

One person he worked with supposedly housed over 350 alternate personalities.
Pretty wild.

Dino246 · Sep 10, 2015

Presently reading Boy Meets Girl by Joshua Harris (same guy who wrote I Kissed Dating Goodbye). Some good insights in this one.

Also reading The Mystery of the Shemitah by Jonathan Cahn. Also interesting.

I'm usually surrounded by books, so it's rare that I'm actually only reading two (other than Scripture).

I think my next book will be Walking with God by John Eldredge.

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