Books I have been Reading

This is my absolute first time doing this so have mercy on me because I have no idea who this will compare to the other blogs that you have been apart of. Hopefully though, this will enrich your life rather than being a waste of time.

I have been reading a ton lately, and for those of you who know me...That's a bizarre phenomenon. However, lately I have been pouring my time into different things such as, clearly, the Bible, and what I think is a must read for anyone and everyone that is struggling with the purpose of life. I think the pursuit of truth regarding religion seems to be one of the driving forces behind many of our fellow earthlings lives. If you find yourself under this particular category I have a book that I challenge you to read, and what's more than challenge, urge you to read! It's titled "I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist". If you want a book that is going to absolutely rock your world, and give you some meaning and purpose in life...That would be the place to start. It will put the Bible into perspective, as it did for me, for the very first time. If you were raised in a Christian home, are now starting to turn to religion, or just want something that will be an interesting read without being like a rocket launching clear over your head look no further. This book is so basic a 12 year old could read it, and it has more meat in it than any other book you can pick up anywhere.

Now, for those of you who have been long time Christians, I would highly recommend reading a book by Francis Chan called "Crazy Love". He sets the perfect stage for what being a Christian truly means. There is so much more to our lives than you even under stand. He didn't have the low expectations and the trivial babble that we pursue and let consume our lives planned for us. He had "greater things than even He did" in our lives planned. Greater things even than the Son of God...I think that's a pretty bold statement, and what's more, an even more amazing challenge. Instead of taking His teachings and His words lightly, like so many of us do, it's time to step up our game and turn this world into the place He meant for it to be. A place where we bring His will and make it done on earth.

He said in Matthew 6:8-10 "Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven...'"

This is almost like a direct command to us on earth to make God's kingdom come to fruition in this realm. If we are to make things like they are in heaven, which heaven clearly gets spelled out through the rest of the gospel, then why aren't we taking action?