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I used to keep them on index cards categorised by topic. I’d like to revisit that.
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I used to keep them on index cards categorised by topic. I’d like to revisit that.I used to keep a digital version and took notes from the books I read. It reinforces recollection and puts nuggets within reach. If I find a quote I like I look for it on Goodreads and save it.
Are you thinking of creating one yourself?
I used to keep them on index cards categorised by topic. I’d like to revisit that.
Is this a historical fiction? Historical narrative?Dynasty by Tom Holland. The book itself is great in terms of information on the Julio-Claudian dynasty, however, weirdly enough there is occasional profanity and describing events somewhat vulgarly. Out of all the history I've read/listened to it's an absolute unicorn in this respect. I've never heard a history book using these kind of terms to describe events and it's actually pretty much soured me on the book as a whole. I actually really appreciate the writings on Augustus as he is my favourite emperor and there is a serious drought regarding popular information to do with him and his reign (weird considering he's mentioned in the gospels; Luke 2:1), but the vulgarity contained within the rest of the book makes me not even want to finish the thing.
It's a pop history book so I suppose more in line with historical narrativeIs this a historical fiction? Historical narrative?
Truth 5: Trust God to use you. Even tho you don’t know how. Be ready to be used b/c you’ve been given an incredible identity in Christ. Have an attitude to be used.I am reading Making Choices For Godly Living. Here are summaries of the first quarter to first third.
Book opens discussing we think if the Bible is applicable to us as an individual. It quotes a wide variety of verses & some songs, & the truths in them we question.
Next chapter summarizes the early parts of Joseph’s life, starting with how God was working in his life even before he was born, up to when his brothers sell him.
Then each chapter is a different choice we need to make I’ll call truths
Truth 1: God is in control & we are not. Chapter discusses some characteristics of God: he is the creator of all things, he is holy, he is sovereign, he is good, he is powerful, he is incomparable, he is praiseworthy. He is these, so our responsibility is to trust him & his design
Truth 2: We need to confess our sin. We are responsible for our own sin. Sinning never happens in isolation. We need to acknowledge our need for a Savior. We must seek forgiveness from God & people we wrong, & repent.
Truth 3: We need to remain faithful. Even in horror, when circumstances are not ideal, or circumstances are routine. B/c God is faithful. Don’t complain. Keep your focus on the eternal. Stay faithful during personal struggles. Rejoice. Think right.
Truth 4: We need to be pure. Sinning is never the best choice. Resist temptation. Over & over b/c Satan usually doesn’t tempt just once. Even when it’s overwhelming. All sin is against God. Temptation to sin doesn’t just go away – if you’re able to defeat one, another will come. Put on the Armor of God for defense. Sin’s consequences never benefit.
That sounds interesting. I was watching YouTube videos they used to rig gameshows, basically they weren’t contestants, they were paid actors b/c it got higher ratings - Average people can be boring. Then the government cracked down on it, & the genre died till Jeopardy. Some are still rigged to some extent by the producers. What are some things you're learning in it?
Truth 12: Serve others. Have the right focus. God made us to serve. Serve where you are now. He is also equipping us now to serve later. See others as he sees them. Don’t be self-serving. He’s given us gifts to serve.Truth 5: Trust God to use you. Even tho you don’t know how. Be ready to be used b/c you’ve been given an incredible identity in Christ. Have an attitude to be used.
Truth 6: Accept his schedule. His timing is always perfect. You will have disappointments, but remember truth, & be faithful & patient. His schedule is perfect & his timing does not stop. Be content
Truth 7: When you have plans that aren’t being met: accept his reality. Life is accepting his design. Re-assess your call from him. Review your actions – is there sin? Rejoice in his mercy – are your plans based on selfishness? Readjust your attitude – be thankful. Re-evaluate your plans – are they in harmony with his will? Realize he does sometimes answer prayer the way we want. Remember truth: when our plans fail, his perfect plan for us hasn’t.
Truth 8: Accept his blessings. Appreciate unplanned blessings b/c his design is perfect. The saints are blessed!
Truth 9: Remember his Word. Remember what he did in the past & will do in the future. Interact with his Word. Meditate on it. Memorize it. Trust it. Walk in it. Love it.
Truth 10: Don’t seek revenge. Live above the pain. Jesus says to his disciples to bless those who curse you. Desire to give him glory. Have his attitude. Rejoice in his work. Desire reconciliation & good for others.
Truth 11: Forgive. Don’t be bitter. Forgive even if it’s not requested by the other person. Guidelines: forgiving is never optional, it encourages healing, & is always motivated b/c God forgave us. There’s joy in forgiveness!
Here is the next set of chapters. Singles who aren't married but would like to be s/ pay special attention to # 6 & # 7.
There's a few more chapters left.
Highly recommend doing that without delay!I’ve been reading a lot of theology books but want to start reading the Bible more next.
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