Finished reading: Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls by Coleman Ford & Shawn Wilhite 📚 The book was slow to click for me; however, I enjoyed the later chapters more. In all, it’s a worthwhile read for the many nuggets of pastoral wisdom, and a good intro to the benefits of reading the Fathers.

Finished reading: Deacons by Matt Smethurst 📚 A helpful and solidly Biblical introduction to, or refresher on the office of deacon in the local church.

Finished reading: The Reluctant King by Sarah Bradford 📚 Although the author gives too much detail occasionally about peripheral events this is overall an excellent biography for anyone interested in it’s subject.

Finished reading: Triumphing Over Sinful Fear by John Flavel An easy read as Puritan writers go, and full of good reminders and Biblical comfort.📚

Advent to Epiphany Reading Plan

This Sunday is the first Sunday of the Advent season. 🕯️ This year I’m using the reading plan from O Come, O Come, Emmanuel by Jonathan Gibson 📚 The book is an excellent resource for advent, but you can also just use the reading plan. I’m a day late posting this as the plan actually began yesterday.

Finished reading: Growing Downward by Nick Thompson

I was surprised by how consistently good this book was all the way through. It is definitely one of the top books I’ve read this year.📚

Currently reading: Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices by Thomas Brooks 📚 This has been on my list for a long time and I’m finally getting around to it.