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I’ve added entries for 2009 to the Books Read page. Ratings are included with each entry.

I’m excited that my kids have taken an interest in reading the Bible. Anders wrapped up Leviticus several weeks ago and recently finished the Psalms. I was certainly not reading the Bible that much at age seven. Elena is also doing some challenging reading and just completed Revelation. To help with their reading, Tracey suggested a tracking tool. I put together a quick Excel template for them to check off chapters as they go. I printed one for myself as well.

Reading through the Bible can be a daunting task. Here are some suggestions on different ways to approach it, from Justin Taylor’s blog.

I typically maintain a list of books I’ve read each year. I’ve created a page to list books read in 2008.

I took a quick inventory of my books on the nightstand. I’m never satisfied with one book at a time, but it doesn’t mean I finish them any faster.

• Bible, ESV bookmarked at I Timothy
• War of Words: Getting to the Heart of Our Communication Struggles by Paul Tripp
• Broken-Down Home pre-publication sample by Paul Tripp
• Nikon D80 Digital Field Guide by David D Busch
• The Father Connection: How you Can Make the Difference in Your Child’s Self-Esteem and Sense of Purpose by Josh McDowell
• No Ordinary Child: Unlocking the Leader in Within Your Child by Denise Mira
• An Unstoppable Force: Daring to Become the Church God Had in Mind by Erwin McManus
• Vintage Jesus: Timeless Answers to Timely Questions by Mark Driscoll
• Mechanical Engineering News from the University of Minnesota
• Faith, Reason and the War Against Jihad: A Call to Action by George Weigel