Reading

Too many good books to read, too little time.

I bought a used copy of Our Father Abraham, by Marvin Wilson, the other day and read the first chapter.  I'm excited to read the rest, but it will have to wait a bit.  Read on.

I was perusing our local library web site and came across The Handbook of Today's Religions, by Josh McDowell.  I have always wondered what Mormons or Jehovah's Witnesses believe that is different from Evangelical Christians.  If a Mormon or a Jehovah's Witness came to the door, I would not know what to say to them.  I have tried reading on Wikipedia to find out what they believe, but this book is better.  This book gives a brief rundown of each different religion's views, in light of scripture--and that is the important detail.

I would not suggest reading this book cover to cover.  I have read the chapter on Worldwide Church of God, because of certain family members, and the chapter on Jehovah Witnesses.  I will read the chapter on Mormonism and then be done with it.  This book also covers Satanism, Islam, Marxism, and much more.  I personally think it's a bit dangerous to read too much on this stuff.  Just the two chapters I have read so far have my heard swirling with what these groups believe to be true.  I wouldn't even read the chapters on Satanism, unless you have a friend or family member involved in it or you yourself are involved and are seeking answers.  That said, this is a wonderful reference.

I checked this book out from the library, but I think it will have to wait for a later time.  I heard Dutch Sheets speak the other day on The Joyce Meyer radio show.  He was talking about the authority that we have in Christ.  It really helped me, which is why I checked this book out, but no time right now.  :)

I just received this book in the mail today, I've been waiting on it for quite a while.  I think everyone should read at least one story of Christian/Jewish persecution, it will make you appreciate the freedoms we have in America.  I also recommend The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom.

I have been skimming The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren to help me in a study I've been preparing for my son and I.  I have been compiling a list of Who I Am and Why Am I Here?  I will share details of that soon.

And finally, I checked my library account today and saw that Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis is now available for me.  Yeah!  I've been waiting on this one quite a while.  I will drop everything else and read this one.  I have heard great things about this one.

Please also check out the list of books I recommend on the right-hand side bar, below.