Tag Archives: reading

Time Out! Finding Space in Time to Read

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Sean Smith

Spiritual reading takes space in time. Rushing through doesn’t really get at the pacing of the movement and rhythm of our spirit, but it is how most of us read. In the psalms the writers speak of meditating – chewing … Continue reading →

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What Should Christians be Reading? A Few Thoughts

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Sean Smith

Reading effects how we view the world. From the fiction of J.K. Rowling to the insidious works of Fitzgerald, from the pages of the Bible to the writings of Thomas Malthus, reading molds our heads. So, what in the world … Continue reading →

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Done With Book Reviews… For the Moment

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Sean Smith

I have made it to the point in my life where I am bartering with myself to encourage finishing books by offering myself more books. It’s a vicious cycle. So for now, I have two more book reviews to do, but … Continue reading →

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Book Review Season…. Interpretive Discourse

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Sean Smith

Over the last few months, I’ve polished off some pretty good books and managed to avoid stinkers. For the next few days, I plan on offering some reviews of four science fiction books and at least one spiritual formation book and … Continue reading →

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What Teachers Do…. From a Toddler

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Sean Smith

J sat down with a book and ‘read’ it to us. Well, as much as a little girl of almost 3 can read. She definitely told stories about the pictures and the friends on the pages going on adventures. It was … Continue reading →

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Never Done Turning Pages: Thank Goodness!

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Sean Smith

Over the last few months I have picked up a slew of books, and while I have made good progress, I still haven’t caught up on all that I want to get done. That might be as good a definition … Continue reading →

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When We Start

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Sean Smith

Being passionate about anything from swimming to reading to studying, about anything at all, means that we want to share that passion with someone. Parents want to share that passion with their kids and usually as soon as possible. When’s … Continue reading →

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Reading to Enjoy, Reading to Have-Read

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Sean Smith

Reading has not always been fascinating to me, and honestly for a while there, I never really wanted to pick up a book. So, it shocks me to find myself falling into too categories when it comes to book. Some, … Continue reading →

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Reading on the Light Rail/Tram/Train/Thing-for-moving-about

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Sean Smith

Driving can well drive you crazy, and trains can take you round the bend with all the waiting for things and ending up far from where you actually want to be. There is an advantage in my book: reading. San … Continue reading →

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Darkness and Joy: School Book Choices?

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Sean Smith

Gatsby, The Giver, Romeo and Juliet… All pretty depressing, except the last one which is in fact hilarious. I’ve always wondered who selects the curriculum for high school / middle school reading, and quietly, I’ve wanted to flog them. Some … Continue reading →

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