on the bookshelf
this list is as much a reminder for me of what i’ve gotten my nose into as it is a bit o’ suggested reading for your next jaunt on the comfy chair … let me know what you’ve been getting into and why you’d recommend it (or not!). the following list (as it should be) is constantly growing …
[2008]
Money, Possessions and Eternity (Randy Alcorn)
When the Game is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box (John Ortberg)
Your Signature Work (Dianna Booher)
Life Unlimited (John Bolin)
If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat (John Ortberg)
The Department of Homeland Decency (Frank Fuller & Susan Fuller)
[2007]
Social Intelligence (Daniel Goleman)
Crucified in the Media (C. Marvin Pate & Sheryl Lynn Pate)
Beyond the Rat Race (Art Gish)
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Mark Haddon)
just turned the final page of The Department of Homeland Decency, and here’s what i think:
if you’re liberal, you’ll laugh.
if you’re conservative, you’ll still laugh (probably).
if you’re believing every word, you’re probably too liberal.
if you’re offended, you’re probably too conservative.
verdict
i probably won’t read it again, but it’s good for a chuckle.
“When the Game is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box” (John Ortberg)
i highly recommend reading Ortberg’s humourous, yet poignant, take on determining what is truly important in life. while he certainly doesn’t set up camp against having stuff or striving for success, he encourages the reader to look a little further down the road to what lasts longer than temporary treasure.
a fun, easy read that leaves you not just thinking about life improvement, but inspired to act.