2010 Reading Resolution

A couple of weeks ago I made a New Year’s resolution to do my book shopping in 2010 from my own library. I’m not saying that I won’t buy any books in 2010, for that would be unreasonable! However, my planned reading list are books already in my possession (or at least on order☺). So, here’s my list by category:

Biblical Theology: We Become What We Worship, by G. K. Beale

Systematic Theology: The Doctrine of the Christian Life, by John Frame

Bible: Jesus and the Eyewitnesses, by Richard Bauckham

Culture: Liberating Black Theology, by Anthony Bradley

Biography: W. E. B. DuBois, American Prophet, by Edward J. Blum

Leadership: Courageous Leadership, by Bill Hybels

Church: Simple Church, by Thom S. Rainer & Eric Geiger

History: ???

Fiction: ???

I should point out a few of things. First, my goal is not to read every page in all of these books. I like the way Marilyn Chandler McEntyre put it recently, “The goal of reading is not to get to the end.” My goal is to engage well and have good conversation as a read. Secondly, you’ll notice that my list is incomplete. That’s part of the reason for this post. I would appreciate some suggestions from you on books to fill the history and fiction categories. Of course, you don’t know what’s in my library, but that’s OK. Suggest something anyway (comments on the listed books are welcomed too). Lastly, the Bible is a given, so it’s not on the list.

Thanks for your help!

Pastor Irwyn