Jan 4, 2023·edited Jan 4, 2023Liked by Bradley Gray
That's a great list. I have been wanting a new Forde, my previous experiences with him are Where God Meets Man, on the dangers of 'climbing' theology and Theology is for Proclaiming, a book even better than its title, and a huge watershed for me in terms of bringing the Mighty Acts of God directly to needy people, so thanks for recommending Justification by Faith.
I'd like to say something about A Grief Observed, but even thinking about it is like a blow to the gut. Imagining being deprived of my wife in the way that Lewis was, of their suffering together after finding such an unlooked for love late in life, and then being left and the feelings of guilt over being unable to comfort her son and my memory of his journals is still so vivid although it's been probably 8 or 10 years since I read it. A must for anyone who counsels the grieving.
Pastor Brad. I’m an old man and an avid reader. I appreciate your recommendations but want to offer the perspective of 78 years. Two truths now dominate my heart and thoughts, “Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.” “To whom will I have regard, to him who is humble, contrite and who trembles at my word.” I have laid aside books - preferring instead The Book.
That's a great list. I have been wanting a new Forde, my previous experiences with him are Where God Meets Man, on the dangers of 'climbing' theology and Theology is for Proclaiming, a book even better than its title, and a huge watershed for me in terms of bringing the Mighty Acts of God directly to needy people, so thanks for recommending Justification by Faith.
I'd like to say something about A Grief Observed, but even thinking about it is like a blow to the gut. Imagining being deprived of my wife in the way that Lewis was, of their suffering together after finding such an unlooked for love late in life, and then being left and the feelings of guilt over being unable to comfort her son and my memory of his journals is still so vivid although it's been probably 8 or 10 years since I read it. A must for anyone who counsels the grieving.
Anyway thanks so much for the list.
*edited because I am dumb
Pastor Brad. I’m an old man and an avid reader. I appreciate your recommendations but want to offer the perspective of 78 years. Two truths now dominate my heart and thoughts, “Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.” “To whom will I have regard, to him who is humble, contrite and who trembles at my word.” I have laid aside books - preferring instead The Book.