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In Response to "Top 5 Places to Start Reading in Your Bible..."

A friend of mine from college, Adam Couturier, responded to my recent post titled, "Top 5 Places to Start Reading in Your Bible...".  It was a link to a post by Kem Meyer that I liked for people that are wanting to read the bible, but not sure where to start.  He did not agree with Kem's opinion on where to start and I appreciated his take on the post so I am sharing it with all of you.  

Another perspective to think about.

I am not a fan of these recommendations (granted this is her opinion, and stated as such - which she is entitled to have). I understand what the author was going for, but don't you think such a plan divorces the bible from any narrative theme or context? What sense does a savior make, if there is no notion of a fall? What are people saved from? If there is no Abrahamic covenant, where does the Seed come from? How can we really understand the wisdom literature (Proverbs or Ecc.) without a strong understanding of natural theology grounded in creation? I think this reading list misses the greater context of scripture (which a top 5 list will naturally do), but there is no attempt to find a greater meta-narrative, and that seems like a shame for a starting point.

just my $.02
                                                                              Adam Couturier

Adam has a great blog that you can check out at www.parkersmood.wordpress.com

How to Get a Wife

Here is a great video clip from Perry Noble the Pastor at NewSpring Church.

All single guys should watch this AND take notes!

Beautiful_02- Single Guys Outtake from NewSpring Media on Vimeo.

Shallow Waters Devotionals

These are dynamic, thought provoking video devotionals from some of the most incredible voices of our generation. I am honored to be a member of their tribe!

Untitled from Sam Frederick on Vimeo.

Find more from Jesse at www.jessewatson.org

Seth Godin on Asking for Money

Seth Godin has an interesting post on businesses and non-profits asking for money.

Definitely worth reading for a different perspective maybe.

" I don't know about you, but I'm getting plenty of emails asking for more money for various political campaigns.

That's because the systems in place are good at asking for money, and that's what they measure. They're willing to burn out permission, person by person, just to squeeze out the last few bucks.

What a shame. What a waste.

Businesses do this all the time. So do non-profits. They get in a habit of doing one thing (pay, pay, pay!) and they forget that this has a real cost. Ask enough times and people will shut you out. And once they shut you out, you're out forever.

My local radio station is once again drilling us with their pledge drive. Hey, if five days are good, why not twenty or fifty? Sooner or later, you just move on.

If I ran a campaign, I would immediately stop asking for money. I'd ask for ideas for what to do if I got elected. I'd ask for a house party to listen in on a conference call. I'd ask for names of possible voters or I'd look for volunteers to drive to the polls. I'd get petitions signed or ask people to prioritize six ideas for the rest of the campaign or for things to work on after I got elected.

Attention can be worth more than money. Enthusiasm is priceless."

Click here to read the actual post on Seth Godin's Blog

Great Movie Quotes

"It ain't how hard you hit; it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward."

Rocky Balboa

Great Movie Quotes

"Every man dies, not every man really lives"
William Wallace - Braveheart