I was able to finish two books this weekend while I was enjoying the homeschool convention with Jason. 

Reversed Thunder by Eugene Peterson is a commentary on the book of Revelation.  I decided to study Revelation this year and asked my pastor for some book recommendations from the Reformed philosophy.  This is one of the books he recommended.  I have been reading this book for a very long time, it seems.  Peterson is often very wordy, and I found myself rereading often to make sure I really understood what he was saying.  This book was also very deep reading for me.  I grew up in a church/denomination where the book of Revelation was taught very literally and prophetically- The End Times.  Peterson has a much different view of the book, beginning with the assumption that we must study Revelation not as an end to itself- the prophecies and predictions, but as a completion of the whole, revealed Word of God.  I agreed with much Peterson had to say, and I must say, I understand his view of Revelation as symbolism and completion of all we have learned about God through the Bible.

White Soul was a Christian fiction- mystery/suspense that was just for fun.  It was an interesting read about an undercover agent attempting to bust a powerful drug ring in Miami.  Like other Dodson books I've read, it delved into "gray" areas and often left me feeling unsure as to who were the bad guys and who were the good guys.  The hero of the story often struggled with right and wrong, choosing whether to do "the right thing or the desired thing."  It did have a very good conclusion, however.

If you'd like to see other books I've read this year, you can see my reading list here.  You can also see how I'm progressing on my summer reading list here.

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