Below are the books that I've read so far this year. One thing that should jump out at you as you skim through the list, I read a wide variety of literary genres. I study martial arts so you will find books related to that subject, but I am also a minister so you will also find books on the topic of theology, philosophy, and productivity.
I hope you find some inspiration from the books listed below.
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Atomic Habits (audiobook) by James Clear
This book describes how to create lasting habits as well as how to
break bad ones. Productivity and self-help. Highly recommended.
Empowered by the grace of God by Garth Black
This is a book on the Holy Spirit and his role n the life of
Christians. This book takes the position that the Holy Spirit personally and
literally indwells the Christ but does not hold the miraculous powers of the
Spirit are working in the Christian today to perform healing inspired
revelations or any other miracle. This book is a basic listing of scriptures
and some basic explanations.
Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement… by Voddie Baucham
The current church is facing the onslaught of Critical Race Theory
and Critical Social Justice. This book is a phenomenal work detailing and
defining the critical issues and terminology utilized by the CRT CSJ. This is
highly recommended.
God Work by Randy Harris
This book was ok. It was a smattering of different theological
topics and beliefs held by the author. There were some interesting and helpful
things found in this book, but in the end, I don’t think I would recommend
reading it.
Hidden Lineage by Sean Askew
Leaders Made Here by Mark Miller
This book is on leadership with a focus on how to create a
leadership culture where leaders are created and matured. For the most part,
this book is geared towards business and corporations, but some of the ideas
and suggestions could be translated and used in the church. The book uses a
story motif to convey its teachings and ideas. If you struggle to read stories
and glen the ideas, this is not for you. If on the other hand you can read this
kind of book, it is worth reading. The book is very short and very readable. I
recommend it.
Ninpo Gairon by Alex Esteve
Ninpo Hibun by Alex Esteve
The New Media Frontier by Reynolds and Overton
This book is very dated especially with the topic, it is
addressing. The social media explosion is well past where it was when this book
was written. That being said, it does contain some helpful suggestions and
encouragement for home one might utilize technology to preach Christ and help
mold the church and society, or at least be a positive voice in this world for
Jesus. Because it is so outdated, I do not recommend it.
The Ninja Way by Ilan Gattegno