Summer is almost up for this teacher. I am starting at a new school, as in, newly built, so they want us to come in for training early. That means I have about a week to cover a few good books I wanted to read or re-read this summer.
1. Re-read: Poverty of Spirit by Johannes Baptist Metz
I can't get enough of this 52 page small book. The description of the crucifixion is beautiful.
2. Read: Eleanore of Aquitane and the Four Kings
I don't always read biographies, but I think this one promises to hold my other favorite subject, history. I'm sure when I finish reading it, I'll relate it to something suitable for Jesus.
3. Skim Read: Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu
This will probably finalize my interest in Eastern culture and religion. I took a world religions class in college which was very interesting. The professor asked us to introduce ourselves the first day with what we expect to get out of the class, I went with a chipper, " To evangelize for Christ!" It's true though, He is Truth. I feel it is important to understand other religions so you can meet people where they are and then be able to bring them toward Christ if it is the Father's will.
4. Practice Read: Fables Choises by La Fontaine
One of many French prose books I like to read and study. I am not fluent in French but I read it often. Five years of French in elementary and high school and a Cajun French speaking grandmother have endeared the language on my heart.
5. Quick read: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
A children's book, a Newbury Honor book. I teach 5th grade, delightful and pleasant little people, so I try to find books they like and put them on my classroom shelf.
Wish me luck!! I have a full week and then my brain starts preparing for school even though it doesn't start until Aug 22nd!
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