I have a pile of books I can’t wait to dive into this summer. They’re not exactly ‘light’ reading… but they cover counseling and theological topics that I can’t fit into my seminary schedule.
I’ll post a photo of my pile when Amazon ships the two I just ordered. 
P.S. Fellow seminarians, I know I’m not the only geek. Let’s see a list of your summer reading. Chris, I know you’ve got a pile of book twice as high as mine.
I’ve started reading a selection in Devotional Classics: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups each morning as part of my devotional time. This is only day two but I’m loving it.
The book, edited by Richard Foster and James Bryan Smith, includes devotional readings drawn from six faith traditions:
The book begins with eight selections comprising a section titled “Preparing for the Spiritual Life.” These readings come from familiar authors such as C. S. Lewis, John of the Cross, Bernard of Clairvaux and St. Augustine.
I encourage you to pick up the paperback book and join me. The book has fifty-two selections and has been organized for group as well as individual study. I’m going to use it for daily devotions, but it’s obviously put together as a weekly introduction to “the great devotional writers over the course of one year.”
I’m contemplating posting my thoughts or favorite quotes for each selection. I’m not sure if I’ll do that in individual posts, or as a comments to this post. What do you think?
I got a chance to talk to Patti on the phone today. What a treat! I’m so very thankful for the amazing people God has brought into my life through the chaplaincy. I hope someday we can be stationed together!
Joel’s away for more Army training. I really miss him. I used to not complain too much when he’d leave for a week or two. But now that I have him back from Afghanistan I prefer to keep him home!
Until just recently, I hated all photos of myself and never posted any online. A few days ago, I rebelled against such self-conscious silliness by posting almost every photo I could find. I uploaded them to Facebook. Just think of it as a turning point, a moment when after thirty-one years I yelled FREEEEEEEDOM!
And then clicked the upload button. Here are a few of the albums:
Pregnant and new babies - Oh yeh, I even posted the “fat” photos.
Army - And then I posted the “bad hair, no make up out in the field for days” ones.
Twins - Jami and Amy through the years.
Friends - I really need to start taking more photos with friends.
Coffee - Not just caffeinated beverages… some photos of me and Sarah.
A Few Photos - Totally random stuff I see and decide to share.
License Plates - I don’t know why… I like to take pictures at intersections.
Itickets.com is giving away free music downloads each week. Right now, they’re giving away one of my favorite Shawn McDonald songs.
Go get it!
Let me know what you think of it.
I saw this sign on Glenstone Ave. today.
