I love the Gospel of John. It may even be my favorite Gospel. There's just so much to learn from Jesus! XDI love the Gospel of John. It may even be my favorite Gospel. There's just so much to learn from Jesus! XD...more
Like Jesus' teachings, the book of James is a source of exhortation and comfort, reproof and encouragement. James addresses internal and external diffiLike Jesus' teachings, the book of James is a source of exhortation and comfort, reproof and encouragement. James addresses internal and external difficulties being faced in congregations. His solutions to these issues reflect the wisdom which comes from the "Father of Lights" above (1:17). He shows that wisdom is required for proper speech in worship and in determining who ought to teach. Wisdom is also needed to avoid internal conflicts that create dissension within congregations (3:13-18; 4:1-12). The theme of faith in action is also prominent (1:19-27; 2:14-26); James demonstrated that faith that doesn't express itself in good works is useless. Another theme of the epistle is ethics, especially social justice (2:1-13; 4:1-12; 5:1-12).
You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. ~James 5:8~
I love reading Luke's Gospel. I love all of the Gospels, of course, but I feel like Luke adds so much more detail in his telling of the story.I love reading Luke's Gospel. I love all of the Gospels, of course, but I feel like Luke adds so much more detail in his telling of the story....more
I miss reading the Christmas story, since Mark starts with John the Baptist's ministry. Mark was the first gospel I read through when I was little (anI miss reading the Christmas story, since Mark starts with John the Baptist's ministry. Mark was the first gospel I read through when I was little (and yes, I admit I first chose it because it was the shortest), and it holds a special place in my heart.
This time around I decided to do a deeper study of it instead of just a casual reading, and it was very uplifting.
I guess I never really paid much attention before to just how much Mark added in his gospel that isn't in the other Gospels. For example, Salome—the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee—is only in the Gospel of Mark (15:40 and 16:1), and only Mark recorded Jesus prophesying that the rooster would crow twice (14:29-30, 68, 72).
Anyway, it's been an enlightening read for sure. There was a lot I learned, but it'd take too long to write it all here. So I encourage you to read through Mark yourself. ...more
This short book on spiritual warfare is packed with a lot of great insights and powerful truths. Even things you may have already known before in theoThis short book on spiritual warfare is packed with a lot of great insights and powerful truths. Even things you may have already known before in theory are worded and presented in such an eye-opening way that you feel that whereas erstwhile you only knew them in passing, you now have a firm understanding of them. I also really appreciated the imagery and examples he used. He illustrated his points in such clear, easy-to-understand ways that really helped you to grasp the things he said.
Spiritual warfare is real, and sadly, though it's so important, not many people take it seriously or understand it enough. This is a good introduction to it, and even those who aren't new to spiritual warfare can benefit from reading this. I learned some new things and also relearned things I hadn't really thought much about in a while. It was a good reminder of God's amazingness (is that a word? Don't know.) and superiority, the authority we have been given on this Earth, and the victory we have already gained through Christ. Would highly recommend. ❤️...more
Proverbs is just one of those books you can read over and over again and still learn something new every time. I mean, the whole Bible is like that, bProverbs is just one of those books you can read over and over again and still learn something new every time. I mean, the whole Bible is like that, but yeah. ...more
Uh, it's the Psalms. I feel like that's enough. No further explanation is necessary. So what are you waiting for? Read it! I just love the Psalms, and Uh, it's the Psalms. I feel like that's enough. No further explanation is necessary. So what are you waiting for? Read it! I just love the Psalms, and I want everyone to read it. ...more
This was….wow. I don't know why I waited so long to read this. This book was so good. It had such good insights. There is just so much packed into thiThis was….wow. I don't know why I waited so long to read this. This book was so good. It had such good insights. There is just so much packed into this one 256-page book. But who am I kidding? It's Lewis; can I expect anything less than an amazing read?
Mere Christianity explains and elucidates basic Christian doctrines and principles in a most genius matter. It argues and defends the validity of Christianity and gives a better foundation to your beliefs. It's great to believe in something passionately, but it's important and vital to know WHY you believe it. You need a solid foundation that allows you to defend your faith in the midst of adversity; Mere Christianity helps you to build that foundation.
This is the kind of book that makes you see things in a new light, a book that augments your perspective and knowledge and leaves you feeling baffled at how much you didn't know and how much you just absorbed. It also is just so full of things that you should know already, yet when you read it, it makes you feel like you're finding it out for the first time. (You ever get that? I get it a lot.)
The illustrations and examples Lewis gives are just so amazing and ingenious. He was able to come up with such wonderful, effective, persuasive examples/illustrations because he really understood what he was trying to communicate. Even when I had a hard time understanding a topic, his word pictures made it click in my mind and helped me wrap my head around the difficult subjects. I still don't know how he even thought of illustrations that so perfectly captured the heart of his topic, but everything he said was just so clear and lucidly expressed to the reader exactly what he wanted to say.
Writing excellent nonfiction is HARD, yet Lewis executes it beautifully and almost makes it look easy. His thinking was critical. He doesn't rush through things. He takes the reader steadily & patiently through his own thought process to the conclusion, using simple language so that anyone can understand. However, he does it all while not dumbing it down as if the reader is unintelligent. He respects his readers and he doesn't write from a moral high ground. He was well-informed about his topics but demonstrated a great deal of humility in his writing. He was able to answer these questions so effectively and empathetically because he himself wrestled with these questions for years.
I believe every Christian should read this book. There are so many things you can learn from this, regardless of your level of maturity as a Christian. Not only will you gain a new appreciation for Lewis' pure genius in both writing and Christianity, but you will also walk away from this book with a better understanding of things every believer should know and with an increased knowledge of how to better your walk with God and live a life that is in harmony with both God and man, a life that is pleasing to Him. ...more
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