My Year in Review (Final)

I don't want to write about part three of the year. It was really good, though not without its challenges. Basically school happened. Covenant is going well, better than it has in the past. Cross country was really good. Really happy to be back with West Brow Fire & Rescue. So good to be near friends like Scott and Jamie Laslo, Uganda people, and my brother and sister.

New Movies of the Year:

I watched Dogville and Annie Hall, among other movies, with Steve Larsen in Kansas City back in January. That was so much fun. These were probably the best movies I saw this year.

I tried to read a minimum of 10 books related to Christianity this year. I only made it to 7, but I am happy. I've developed the habit :) I strongly recommend Growing Up Christian by Karl Graustien. It is simple and easy to read, and very important and influential for one's faith. If you have never read theology, please begin with this.

But the book I have truly come to love this year is Holiness by JC Ryle. Its topic and elements are basic Christianity. But even more, the elements discussed are necessary for being a Christian. Ryle shows how holiness and sanctification are essential to being a Christian. He shows the real, deep, narrow path that a true Christian must walk. It is not optional, you either are such a Christian or you are not one at all. Hebrews 12:14b says, "without holiness no one will see the Lord." And I place myself first at the line in need of holiness; this book is convicting. Go forth, buy, and read :

http://www.wtsbooks.com/product-exec/product_id/2388/nm/Holiness_Its_Nature_Hindrances_Difficulties_and_Roots_Paperback_