Comments on: Hey Man, You HAVE To Read this Book!!!

By: Kirk

Kirk — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:19:36 +0000

This hit the mark all to closely (as I'm looking at the current read sitting next to me on the table).
I get concerned when I'm reading more about the Bible than the Bible itself. I've been tempted in crazier (saner?) moments to race to the simplicity of Bible and nothing else. It's amazing to me how complicated our lives are because of the wealth we enjoy, including the wealth of information found in a digital age. An age where the question has become what information do I weed out rather than where can I get more.

With this most recent book, I've been challenged not to talk about it. To read it, chew on it, ruminate by the light of Scripture and dwell on it with the Spirit. That which is good will stand and become a part of me. It's hard! But maybe a good exercise.

By: Jordam

Jordam — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:20:01 +0000

Los,

This article about personal growth really hit me…let me know what you think…

http://www.illuminatedmind.net/2009/04/14/why-you…

By: Tweet This Ashton | Down Write Honest

Tweet This Ashton | Down Write Honest — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:42:45 +0000

[...] first Twitter seemed like a great way to connect and gather information. But like Carlos reminded me of on his blog this week, just because we read a bunch of books do we ever allow it to [...]

By: KevinCecil

KevinCecil — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:43:32 +0000

I totally agree…However I also think that allot of times the reason we want to tell people about the book we just read is because it makes us look/feel good about ourselves. Not necessarily to effect/bring change to who we are speaking to. So I ask myself "What is the purpose behind me reading this book"

God has been really challenging me to really practice the "last shall be first" principle, however I am finding it very difficult to do.

I just found this site and OMG! I love reading your posts and all the replies…So relevant.

By: grace

grace — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:57:32 +0000

i love it !….(wink!)

By: grace

grace — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:55:43 +0000

GO ! GO! GO! Pastor ! …(wink!)

By: Phillip Gibb

Phillip Gibb — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:35:49 +0000

sooo, are you reading a book now?
come on be honest.
ha ha ha
I think that I am on the other side of the scale – I need to read more.

By: TroyChristy9

TroyChristy9 — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:41:09 +0000

I was definately convicted of this recently. I was reading about 2 books per week, and the books honestly became noise to me. I decided for lent to give up reading books, podcasts and blogs (yes including yours!) so I could understand the true value of how to reflect on what I had read. I just started back reading, this time much slower and requiring myself to journal about how this book is going to positively affect me as a servant of God.

Los, you are an amazing dude! I love reading your blog for its openness and realness! Thank you for opening up your life to help us better ours!

By: David H

David H — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:39:54 +0000

I've learned over the last several years that it is about transformation not information. I have tried to read at the speed of transformation ever since.

By: chrissulli

chrissulli — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:54:31 +0000

Two challenges
1. To read deaper not read more. Focus on application.
2. Stop reading books and start reading "The Book". God really challenging me to stop just reading about his word and start reading his word.