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Respectable Sins Reading Challenge
Posted on Friday, June 13, 2008 at 12:29 PM by David Zavadil
I have not faired so well in my quest to read a Puritan a month. Bunyan put me behind and I have been fighting the schedule ever since. I have been wanting to read Having purchased the book recently, I have decided to read this and discuss it with you the readers of this blog. If you have a copy, great, if not, purchase one by clicking the link above or at your local book store and then begin reading Chapter One. I will post some notes and my thoughts on the chapter on Monday June 23, 2008. We will read one chapter a week and then discuss the chapter on the following Monday. Chapter One on the 23rd, Chapter Two on the 30th, Chapter 3 on the 7th and so on. There will not be a post on July 21, 2008 as I will be in Ireland and may not have access to the internet. Post a comment and let me know if you will be joining me in this challenge.
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Comments Restored
Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 3:28 PM by David Zavadil
I have restored the comments on this blog. It is a new account so all of the previous comments, including the spam have been deleted. I plan on writing more and moderating the comments tighter. I pray that at some time this site will be used by people around the world for edification and growth.
Edited on: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 4:03 PMPosted in Bible Study (RSS), Books (RSS), Commentary (RSS), Family happenings (RSS), Fear of God (RSS), Just For Fun (RSS), Locarb (RSS), Ministry (RSS), Mortification (RSS), Psalm 119 (RSS), Puritans (RSS), Stupid Movie Quotes (RSS), The Church (RSS), TNT (RSS)
Comments Spammed
Posted on Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 6:27 PM by David Zavadil
My comments were spammed recently so I have eliminated them until I can find a better system.
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John Bunyan
Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 4:25 PM by David Zavadil
Since I am reading Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners as part of the The Puritan ReadingChallenge , I thought I would post a few links to some Bunyan sites.
Acacia John Bunyan Online Library
Edited on: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 4:33 PMPosted in Books (RSS), Puritans (RSS)
Puritan Reading list for 2008
Posted on Monday, January 07, 2008 at 4:36 PM by David Zavadil
As I stated earlier, I am posting my reading list for 2008. The list of The Puritan Reading Challenge at Timmy Brister dot com reads like this.
January- Sibbes, Bruised Reed
February- Flavel, Mystery of Providence
March -Watson, Godly Man's Picture
April -Brooks, Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices
May -Bunyan, Come and Welcome
June -Owen, Mortification of Sin
July -Bridge, Lifting Up
August -Burroughs, Rare Jewel
September- Bolton, True Bounds
October -Guthrie, Christian's Great Interest
November -Baxter, Reformed Pastor
December -Alleine, Sure Guide
Reformation Heritage Books has a deal where you can buy all of these at a reduced price just for this reading challenge. Trust me, they are worth the investment.
Since I have read a few of these books, or am reading a few currently, I will be making some changes. My list will read as follows:
January- Bunyan, Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners
February- Flavel, Mystery of Providence
March -Watson, Godly Man's Picture
April -Brooks, Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices
May -Love, Effectual Calling and Election
June -Owen, The Glory of Christ
July -Bridge, Lifting Up
August -Venning, Learning in Christ's School
September- Bolton, True Bounds
October -Guthrie, Christian's Great Interest
November -Baxter, Dying Thoughts
December -Alleine, Sure Guide
The folks at Banner of Truth have a deal for many of these books. Purchase 5 for $34 .
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The Puritan Challenge
Posted on Monday, January 07, 2008 at 10:41 AM by David Zavadil
It seems I was not the only one who felt called to the challenge of reading a puritan a month. The Puritan Reading Challenge has a plan for the monthly readings. I will be adapting, slightly, the list of readings as there are a few on the list I have already read. In the next day or two I will post my reading list for year. Won't you join me on this quest?
Edited on: Monday, January 07, 2008 10:44 AMPosted in Bible Study (RSS), Books (RSS), Commentary (RSS), Just For Fun (RSS), Puritans (RSS)
A Puritan a Month
Posted on Wednesday, January 02, 2008 at 3:24 PM by David Zavadil
Thinking about the past year and about the coming year, I came to the conclusion that I have not been reading enough. This hurts my preaching and teaching and those who read or hear me. To combat this lack of reading I have resolved to increase my reading volume. One of the ways I am going to do this is by reading a Puritan a Month. I would like to invite you to join me on this adventure. during January I will be reading Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners by John Bunyon. I plan to purchase a copy of each book but will also make sure that there is an ecopy of each book so that those who may not have access to these books can still join us in reading. Leave me some comments with suggestions for February.
Edited on: Monday, January 07, 2008 10:44 AMPosted in Books (RSS), Just For Fun (RSS), Puritans (RSS)
Join the Reading Challenge
Posted on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 3:20 PM by David Zavadil
Join the challenge. Challies dot com is beginning a reading club tomorrow. Sign up today and join us in reading John Owen's The Mortification of Sin. You can download a copy here . The chapters are relatively short, but do not expect an easy read. Remember this is a challenge.
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