February 9 There’s a lot I thought I knew about C. S. Lewis. His is a legendary name associated with children and a wardrobe and Aslan and philosophy and essays and Christianity. But there are too many of Lewis’s works I haven’t read. So I’m challenging myself this winter to get to know this remarkable … Continue reading I’m Getting to Know C. S. Lewis
In C. S. Lewis’s Prince Caspian, Lucy Pevensie shakes awake her siblings to announce she’s seen the lion, Aslan. “I can’t see anything,” said Peter after he had stared his eyes sore. “Can you, Susan?” “No, of course I can’t,” snapped Susan. “Because there isn’t anything to see. She’s been dreaming.”[i] But Susan later admits … Continue reading A Pevensie, a Pharisee, and the Imagination to See Reality
December 15 I love looking back at the end of a year to all the books I drank up, and 2019 boasted some exceptional ones. Here’s a list—from 10 to 1—of my favorite books from this past year: 10. Wordsmithy by Douglas Wilson 9. Images and Idols by Thomas J. Terry and J. Ryan Lister … Continue reading My 10 Favorite Books from 2019
October 20 If you’ve followed my blog for more than a few weeks, you know Andrew Peterson is high on my list of favorite writers. I’ve been waiting a long time for the release of his first non-fiction book—Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making. It hit retailers last Tuesday … Continue reading Adorning the Dark
July 21 I’ve been reading lots of books this summer—good books, exciting books, deep books, helpful books. But there’s one I keep coming back to. It’s an incredibly good and vastly deep story. It’s the Bible. God’s Word isn’t usually on my “to be read” list. It’s not on my Goodreads shelves or even on … Continue reading Read the Bible Like a Book
Every day I’m assaulted by the world’s propaganda. I need effective tools in my spiritual toolbox. I need sharp weapons in my spiritual weaponry. I need worthy books causing me to set my mind on things above, where Christ is (Col. 3:2). You do too. Here are ten books to bolster your everyday mission of … Continue reading 10 Books for Every Christian Teen
March 10 Here are three fantastic books that are challenging, inspiring, and exciting me right now: Radical by David Platt A craver of comfort and stuff, I need this book. It’s a bold reminder that the “American dream” of success and luxury shouldn’t be what Christ-followers chase. Radical is challenging me to take action as a … Continue reading 3 Books Challenging, Inspiring, and Exciting Me
January 13 Winter mornings are dark when I wake up. I’m usually half finished with my quiet time before the sunrise warms the horizon. I love the early hours. I love the stillness and freshness dawn brings. These first moments of a new day are holy. Every moment is, really. Whether I’m reading Scripture or … Continue reading Every Moment is Holy
December 9 It’s hard to find time to read in December. My Christmas to-do lists are long and sitting down to open a book isn’t a priority. But in between online shopping and music rehearsals, I’m enjoying a few rich books this month. Here are three: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. … Continue reading 3 Books I’m Reading This December
