We like to read in the Dutton household. For anyone out there interested in some good reads, here is a list of books that I've been reading this month. It's been a while since I've been able to read so regularly outside of school and I'm enjoying actually reading for fun.
The first book on my list:
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I recommend this book as Chernow delves into the resolve, integrity, and private struggles that accompanied Washington's life. This has been a very detailed and complex look at what made Washington the defining figure to found our nation upon. It has also been neat to read this leading up to July 4th.
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This is an older book written by Lance Armstrong's former coach that talks about how to get started in the sport of cycling. It has detailed workouts that are helpful along with a review of exercise physiology. I am just getting into cycling and this has helped me rethink how I want to become a better cyclist. The personal stories throughout from past champions he has trained add to the intrigue of the book.
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The 2012 tour starts tomorrow. Check out all the action here: http://espn.go.com/olympics/tourdefrance
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This book was on my yearly goal list. I am not quite halfway through and now have to return it to the library. I still am holding out hope to get through it by years end. This is the most comprehensive look at the resurrection and considered to be one of the best. It is divided chronologically and covers not only the bible but speaks to ancient pagan views on this topic. It also covers early Jewish thought leading up to the time of Christ. I have enjoyed this book and it has caused me to think deeper about the reality of the resurrection and its implications for the Christian.
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I found this book on our bookshelf around mid May and finished it this month. It has been a great reminder to continue in Christ the same way I have received him...by grace. This book is comprehensive in its look at how daily preaching the gospel to ourselves results in becoming more like Christ. John Owen has several quotations throughout. Here is one that encouraged me:
"The greatest sorrow and burden you can lay on the Father, the greatest
unkindness you can do to him is not to believe that he loves you.” (as quoted in The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges)
This is my first official all Kindle read book. I am not quite done but have been going through this with a group of men as a bible study. D.A. Carson does a great job at expounding sections of Paul's new testament epistles as a way of modeling prayer. The beginning of the book also gives practical suggestions on how to be more faithful in prayer.
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This is my attempt at reading fiction. I'll admit that this has been hard and it is my second time checking this book out. The storyline is very much about real life as a retired and dying minister ponders the lessons learned in life by writing them down for his young son. It is a good book and I'm committed to finish it sometime this summer.
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This guy is one of my favorite Christian authors and I have read several of his books. This book just came out last month and my sweet wife got it for me for Father's Day. The great thing about Poythress is he is trained in academia (PhD in Mathematics from Harvard, M.Litt from Cambridge) and is deeply committed to the inerrancy and authority of the Bible. This is a comprehensive look at how the Bible remains God's spoken word to humanity and how all academic disciplines interact with it. This book has led me to see God as more glorious over creation and gives new meaning to God's glory covering the earth as the waters cover the sea.
ON DECK...
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My interest in piano has peaked since having Addison. I have read through most of the above book but have not practiced and now I need to start over. My goal is to learn to play piano and hopefully this will provide a good start.
