Quick lit

Linking up with Modern Mrs. Darcy (albeit a day late) to share what I've been reading lately....


Acts

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Besides being the life-giving Word of God, this was a fun trip down memory lane, as it reminded me of the time spent teaching 4th grade last year.  We learned all about Paul's travels and adventures in each city, and had some of the kids act out starting riots in protest against the Good News. 

Malachi

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I wrote some thoughts on this incredibly practical book here.  I love how it ends with a very down-to-earth description of how Jesus changes us:  "He will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers."

1 Timothy

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This rich book has a lot about being above reproach in everyone's eyes.  In light of the curse given specifically to Eve ("In pain you will bring forth children"), I appreciate 2:15:  "But women will be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint."  Even here, in the heart of the curse, God is bringing about my salvation!  This is the context of my sanctification.  He turns the very deserved curse into a vehicle for our blessing.

Tales of the Greek Heroes by Roger Lancelyn Green

Ada is so sick of Greek myths, more's the pity, because we're not done yet.  Green's take on these tales is not only a) the version that inspired Rick Riordan, but b) told as a single saga which weaves all the interconnected stories together, which helps them make more sense--and might help a little with keeping the divine family trees straight.

Psalms

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Who doesn't like reading through the Psalms?  I've been struck by how very many verses are recognizable from the New Testament, and also how very many modern songs are taken from the Psalms (unsurprisingly, since it is a songbook).  Everyone from Third Day to Matt Maher to Eddie James to Keith Green to Brent Chambers has taken inspiration from this book.

The Adventures of Achilles by Daniel Morden

As I said, Ada:  not done yet.  This series is at least brief, heavily illustrated, and quite readable.  We tackle Odysseus next.

What have you been reading lately?