Paul has been the one posting (or rather not posting) for us lately. This blogging thing is harder than I thought. Hopefully in the new year I'll be able to write more...
The other thing Paul does more of than me is read. I used to devour books as a kid and high schooler, but being an English major in college seemed to ruin me from reading for a while. Having to read a Shakespeare play and a novel a week during school as well as keep up with other classes took the fun out of reading.
So usually Paul is the one to post about a good book he's read, but I'm proud to announce that I have finished a book. :) Several, actually. I'm taking a class at a local seminary and am LOVING it. One of the books we were assigned was "To the Golden Shore: The Life of Adoniram Judson." When I first noticed it on my syllabus I sighed when I saw it was written in 1956 and was listed as being 500+ pages. I checked it out from the BU School of Theology Library, and as an old library book it looked rather ominous with its yellowed pages and dark black plain binding. Not to judge a book by its cover, but...
But I found I couldn't put it down. If you ever want to be inspired by someone totally sold out on their faith and the call of God on their life, definitely read this biography. I would seriously say that I think it has changed my life and made me ask myself hard questions about my faith and my desire to share it. These early missionaries were amazingly dedicated and faith-filled. Could I have done what they did?
This book (and this class) has resurrected my passion for reading! As soon as my final is done next week, I'll be looking for another book. Any suggestions? Know any biographies you've enjoyed?
- Liz
