Brain Food
Published on Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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I am often asked to recommend books that offer deeper investigations of the topics we cover in LTS, so I thought I would finally get around to doing so. Of course I realize most of you are back in school, and your time for extra-curricular reading may be limited. I hope, however, that all of you will be able enjoy at least a few of these titles in the near future...CS Lewis remarked that he didn’t think God was any more pleased with intellectual laziness than any other kind of laziness, and Proverbs 25:2 reminds us that it is the glory of king to search out a matter. God gave us our minds to glorify Him. He wants us to use them, challenge them, stretch them and strengthen them even as we cooperate with His work of renewing them.5 Comments
Arnold Murray —› 2009.10.15
Thank you for this. I appreciate the list, the narrative and the intellectual challange! I am also a huge fan of Thomas Sowell. I was glad to see him on your list.Julia Nelson —› 2009.10.15
Yes, I just listened to The Housing Boom and Bust by Sowell. Another great one...Julia Beatrice Reed, Esq., MBA —› 2009.10.15
Dr. Julia, You are so totally awesome!! I agree with you about the purpose of education and I love the goal for the kids -- to be lifelong independent scholars!!! I read Thomas Sowell's primer on economics and ended up with a crush on him. I just finished his autobiography -- A Personal Odyssey: Thomas Sowell -- and fell madly in love with him!! You are so right -- Sowell is an intellectual to be admired and respected! And in closing, I am one of those who has asked for a reading list from you. My, my, my! I can't wait to get started! smile. Julia, you have always been one of a handful of folks I truly admire and respect as intellectuals. Thanks for being consistent in pursuing excellence!! Miss JuliaDerek Tatum —› 2009.10.26
Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell. "The best basic primer on economics in the history of the universe." ..that's an amazing quote! Haha, well thanks very much for this helpful list. I definitely agree with your points that you gave before the list. I know that at various times in my life and in various degrees I've encountered those issues/lifestyles, etc. within my own self. But in Christ we can change for the better. It takes effort thoughLeave a comment
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Toby Tatum —› 2009.10.14
Thanks Julia! Your insight is valuable and we are blessed to know you!