Hi all!
I know it's been awhile since I last posted on this blog but I wanted to share with you again what I'm learning. I actually have been reading a lot these past few months, but I have stopped sharing what I'm learning. I'm sorry.
However, I do want to mention a few books I have read and recommend them to you as well:
"Radical" by David Platt - excellent book! I can't recommend this one more. It has really shaped how I've been thinking about ministry lately and that's exciting!
"Radical Together" by David Platt - this book addresses how we change the world together. It is written for people working in ministry but if we can get together, we can do mighty things for the glory of God!
"Do Hard Things" by Alex & Brett Harris - good youth book and challenging in how we take up the calling we've been given by Jesus to rebel against what this world is telling us to be and being what we were made to be!
"Embraced by the Spirit" by Charles Swindoll - get to know the Holy Spirit better through this excellent read by renowned pastor and author, Charles Swindoll. What a great man and what great lessons we can learn from him about the Comforter and Counselor!
"The Millennials" by Thom and Jess Rainer - this was a great book to read regarding the youth coming up and my generation. It really opened my eyes to the future and how I have a responsibility in making a difference, especially in the faith lives, of many of my peers. Very convicting!
"The Hole in our Gospel" by Richard Stearns - what a powerful book that exposed the world to me and the role I have to play. There is no option. Another convicting read.
BUT...
Now, I want to share what my next few months of posts will be on.
This summer, I and a group of my friends will be working through the book "Desiring God" by John Piper. I am very excited to read this book with my friends and am excited to see how I will be challenged and changed in my desire for God. This is going to be a very busy summer for me personally, but I'm still committed to growing closer to Jesus. So join me as I share what God lays on my heart through this book. Or better yet, join our book study! There will be information on the website www.atonementfargo.org! We would love to have you join us!
God has mighty things in store to show me this summer I know! I know He has mighty things He yearns to reveal to you as well! Let this summer be a time of renewal, growth, and greater desire toward the One who loves you so immensely!
God bless you all!
Brandon
