Had an enormous response back from people regarding their favorite reading material over 2007 [exactly 1 person reads books apparently if the responses have anything to go by]
So here's my lot for 2007.
1- U2 BY U2. An interesting read as Bono,Larry,Edge and Adam share in chat sized bits their journey from school boys in Ireland to mega international rock stars.Only half way through but loving it.Their spiritual journey including the power and influence of the charismatic move and their ups and downs that was always tempered by their spiritual awareness.Lots of pictures, a good look and easy read before one falls off to sleep at night.
2-Above all earthly powers, by David F Wells. Too much of this book certainly will put you to sleep but a thorough and well written book examining culture,modernism,postmodernism and their affects on society and the church as a whole. Cal Thomas [syndicated columnist] says this about this book:
'The finest critique of culture I have read since the late philosopher - theologian Francis Schaeffer.David Wells outlines the lay of the cultural land and offers a type of GPS system for navigating it if we are to arrive safely at our final destination.Every Christian should read and internalise what Weill's says in this powerful book'.
Not easy reading but worth the read.
3-The Bible.
I'm absolutely serious that this remains my number one read.I am more transfixed by other books at times[holiday novels and sport books] but once read rarely want to read them again.Its now over 40 yrs since Ive read and re read this amazing book and it still keeps me coming back.It has living breath in its very pages and even in seasons of little illumination it gives away enough hope,joy,truth and wonder to keep coming back.
I have read the bible from cover to cover many ,many times but it keeps surprising me,speaking to me and challenging me to reach further into the life of the living God.
Yesterday it was Psalm 59:16 'But I will sing of Your power;Yes I will sing aloud of your mercy in the morning.For you have been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble'
Cant tell you how much hope and healing poured into me as I shared the psalmists need to trust in Gods power and strength'
Yes still number one for me.
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About Me
- Fraser Hardy
- Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Married to Dale for 25yrs [can't have asked for it better]. 3 sons who are all taller than me. Two still at home...
Fraser's Itinerary
- 25th July - 1st August: Hosting Leaders Consultation
- 6th - 8th August: Apostolic Team meeting in Auckland
- 8th - 9th August: Auckland - Leading With Excellence
- 23rd - 26th August: Christchurch with Northcity Church
- 26th - 27th August: Hamilton - Meeting leaders and Initial Cell Church Meeting
- 4th - 7th September: Beyond Borders Conference in Palmerston North
- 14th September: At CCC for Baptisms
- 19th - 21st September: Hardy Family Reunion in Taupo
- 28th September: Porirua - Hope City Church
4 comments:
That 'above all earthly powers' book sounds incredible! Can I borrow it from you when you come up this weekend? ;-)
Looking forward to catching up with you.
So you want to know what we're reading.... ok.... 2007 for me has been Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell, Out of Bounds Church by Steve Taylor, Future Church by Some Guy and The Bourne Trilogy by Robert Ludlum... Ludlum was the pick of the bunch just ahead of Velvet Elvis. Have a great day... Do you want a band for Leading with excellence?
2007 started with Charley Boorman's Paris-Dakar tales and Valentino Rossi's biography. Then there has been the CVT stuff (e.g. Grenz; The Shaping of Things to Come etc). There has, of course, been the regular splash of Bible throughout the year (same sentiments as yours Fraser in relation to this book). But one of the most enjoyable reads has been the final instalment of the Harry Potter series (not only are these books exceptionally well written but they allow the joy of reading to be shared between the kids and myself).
The Shaping of Things to Come by Michael Frost & Alan Hirsch. I read this a number of months ago but I am just beginning to be haunted by some of the content, especially incarnating the gospel, action as sacrament and the medium is the message.
I like books that leave a residual presence which enters via the intellect but later emerges from the heart.
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