Robert Coles was a Harvard professor who wrote a number of best selling books in the 1980’s and ’90’s on the moral development of children that shocked the educational establishment. In an article appearing in Christianity Today (Feb. 6, 1987) he made a number of observations that powerfully underscored my 50 year obsession with older … More Why I Read Old Books
Below are two endorsements to my new book, (Link below) Close Reading: Plans and Projects for Multiple Readings of Holy Scripture Every writer hopes their books will find an audience, but that isn’t why writers write. We write because we can’t live without writing. We write because writing helps us learn. We write because writing … More New Book Out Today
Reading with the Pastor James 1 and Psalm 52-53 Most scholars think that the letter of James and the letter to the Galatians are among the earliest letters of the New Testament. My vote is for James. Either way, when we read these 5 short chapters we are looking at the early church in its infancy. … More The Silent Beauty of Reading
Tuesday is for Thinking I could elaborate on each of these and maybe I will some day but for now, this is suggestive of why all of us should read broadly if we want to make a difference for Christ and His Kingdom. I read because I am not smart and other people are. I … More Eight Reasons I Read as Much as I Do
Weekend Links (to return) By popular demand, Weekend Links will be back on Friday evening. It is humbling to know how many of you reading the BLOG have benefited and desire to see them reappear. Weekend Links represent some of the best of my reading across the week. They ususally include: Links broken down in … More Coming Back by Popular Demand: Weekend Links
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