Missing Out?
Last night I talked to an English major on my wing and made a trip down to the library. Pretty exciting, huh? The books in the guy's room made me realize how much I don't know, mostly in the area of philosophy. He has Nietzsche, Hume, Camus, and more. I don't even know the bare essentials about these influential guys! How can I reason with and begin to understand my pagan culture without digging deeper? Then, going through some periodicals made me realize how weak I am in some areas in regards to my level of knowledge in those areas. I know next to nothing about something so near and dear to the beating heart of this campus (and my girlfriend's major!): Biblical Counseling vs. Psychology. I hope to take Introduction to Biblical Counseling next semester to give myself at least a basic understanding of the views.
I've always felt that there are way too many books and such precious little time in which to read them, but last night really brought that point home for me. I need to choose books not just for personal pleasure reading. I need to read culturally and historically relevant books that help me gain more knowledge not for the sake of gathering knowledge in my head. I must "always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed" (I Peter 3:15b-16).
In other news, Small Groups are starting up next week on my wing (Hotchkiss Upper Front), and all three groups are going to be going through James. This book, written by the brother of Jesus, is such a rich overview of several practical passages dealing with godly living and behavior. I chose it because it touches on so many topics, and I wanted to focus on one book to dig through.
I went running this morning with Amy at 6:30. Yeah, that's early. It was a good run and I pushed myself a little harder than I did last Thursday. Intramural football begins a week from Saturday, and I am in the worst shape of my life. OK, gotta go.
I've always felt that there are way too many books and such precious little time in which to read them, but last night really brought that point home for me. I need to choose books not just for personal pleasure reading. I need to read culturally and historically relevant books that help me gain more knowledge not for the sake of gathering knowledge in my head. I must "always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed" (I Peter 3:15b-16).
In other news, Small Groups are starting up next week on my wing (Hotchkiss Upper Front), and all three groups are going to be going through James. This book, written by the brother of Jesus, is such a rich overview of several practical passages dealing with godly living and behavior. I chose it because it touches on so many topics, and I wanted to focus on one book to dig through.
I went running this morning with Amy at 6:30. Yeah, that's early. It was a good run and I pushed myself a little harder than I did last Thursday. Intramural football begins a week from Saturday, and I am in the worst shape of my life. OK, gotta go.
posted by Happy at
08:25
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Check it: i am leaving you a comment on your blog, and not your girlfriends. Weird huh? So, i have these 10 set of books, that are called the "the great books" or something like that, which basically go over the imporant books in history, covering a wide vareity of stuff, from marx, Plato, sophocles, parts of the bible, Plutarch, etc etc. So if you ever want them, just ask. i picked up all 10 books for 2 dollars. Beautiful. However, as laudable as this new reaing for knowledge goal is, i must remind you that you cant shirk your responsibilities: namely, star wars. Read the new book. I am almost done. Let me tell ya, Jacen: one of my new favorite people. Hey, how far are you running? oh and what is your number? i just got a phone card for 150 minutes, and i dont think i know your number. So ya, holler back boyo.
~Mike
(look at that! and none of it was even insulting. I must be getting old)
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Anonymous, at 2:37 PM
Hi Hapster...
I just discovered your blog through Todd-land since I was reading his posts. I assume you still check it every day. I liked your article today. Interesting that you have been thinking about the Psych vs. Bib Counseling... I have just been helping a friend sort through that and have gotten to have some good convos about the differences. your lady RD has some good experience on both sides of the fence so you should take advantage of her knowledge... Anyhoo, I better get to studying before lounge duty ends and I get to go to bed.
Catcha later.
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