I love reading. I love to study as well as learn
new things and have a library of books that I own but still need to read. While growing up, I primarily read the Harry
Potter series, the Chronicles of Narnia and the Inheritance series. I loved
reading those 3 different fantasy novels and their corresponding sequels but besides
that, I had little interest in reading anything else. As I got more into
politics, I decided to read a few political books and then history books. Thereafter, I decided to read Mere Christianity and by that time, I could read basically anything and
enjoy it. In the last year I have probably read over 80 unabridged audiobooks
and 40 hard copy books. I love studying into the classics and understanding the
beautiful ideas which help shaped western civilization. There would be no
private property or liberty without the writings of Biblical authors, Greek,
Roman and Christian authors and those who fought to preserve freedom or the
world from being enslaved. I have a very extensive list of books that I have in
my wish list and hope to eventually read. Here is a list of some of my favorite
books, movies and resources.
My favorite book is my bible.
My 10 favorite books –
The Left Behind
Series – This is like the tv show “24” on steroids! This series is long but
it is very intense and drags you into the semi fictional/biblical prophecies of
the end times in a way which leaves you clinging onto every word. You will grow
and learn a lot from this series as well.
The Chronicles of
Narnia – A Christian classic. Tells the biblical story--through the use of
talking animals and a strange world of mystery and fantasy. It is beautiful
story of how there are things greater then ourselves and great adventures to be
had, if we follow the “narrow path” of truth.
Mere Christianity
– One of the greatest Christian classics of all time and my introduction to
Christianity. C.S. Lewis is a great introduction to that faith which has so
much love, faith, rational and logical depth—and charity not in the temporary
state of man but in the eternal Providence and merciful plan of a God who
created eternal beings who have the option to choose to live for themselves or
for the love of all.
God’s Smuggler – An
autobiography written by a man who lived the life of Jason Bourne, in all of its
intensity--except for the benefit of God. He visited the worst of the Soviet
states during their prime and smuggled bibles as well as shared the Gospel with
thousands who lived under tyranny.
Liberal Fascism – If
you want to understand how our society has gotten to this point in history and
what the founders of modern liberalism accomplished, read this book. Hitler was
not a man of the right but of the left. If you think it can’t happen in
America, this book will help you understand that it already has happened in
America and we have just forgotten about it.
The Consequence of
Ideas – My favorite R.C. Sproul work. Sproul provides an amazing
description of Philosophy from that of pre-Socrates-era, Augustine and lastly
Freud. His book captures beautiful ideas which shaped the western mind about
God, reality and truth.
One thing you can’t
do in heaven – Evangelism. This was very convicting and really helped me
understand the importance of the Gospel. This guy makes most people who evangelize--look
lukewarm.
The Triumph of
Christianity – This work is like a summary of all of Rodney Stark’s
incredible books on Christian history. It doesn’t cover all of Christian
history but it does completely destroy the arguments that Christianity was
anything but a blessing to women, minorities, slaves, freedom, science and the
world. Everything that you may have been taught about the Christian faith does
a 180 in this powerful book.
When God writes your
love story – This is a beautiful story of how two people can be so in love
with God that they devote their courtship to pleasing Him. Their journey is
filled with great insights into how we can fail to live for God when our need
for relationships becomes our idol. This book and “When Dreams come true” really
changed my perspective on how to live for God.
The Cure – The
cure is a short but powerful book about how we can so often fall into the
legalistic mindset of trying to do good ourselves to please God and how most
people will never get out of this mindset or the idea that they are doing
“good.” However, the Word of God teaches us that we are not “good” or saved by
works but faith and no matter how much we try to be good, there is nothing we
could do to please God apart from trusting Him and what he did for us upon the
cross.
My 10 favorite documentaries/movies –
The American Heritage
series/ Building on the American Heritage series – Both of these will
completely reshape your idea of America and blow your mind. We have been lied
to and told that America was born a secular nation, after watching this; you
will wonder how we have lost so much of our own history.
Drive by history:
Ancient history/ Drive by history: Israel – Best overview of history in
video format I have ever seen. This guy covers a lot of material, is very
interesting and funny!
Monumental – Life
changing documentary about the Pilgrims and their journey to America. This is
worth watching just for the incredible monument which should have been taught
to every American and should be more famous the statue of Liberty.
The Left Behind
trilogy – A good depiction of the first two books in the series.
Ben-Hur – Greatest
movie ever made. I love Ben-Hur. The story is centered on the Roman and Jewish
culture in the first century A.D. and beautifully captures a part of Christ’s
story.
The Lord of the Rings
– My favorite movie is all three of these. Everything about it is epic in scope
and is probably the greatest recreation of the Bible’s story from the
perspective of a fantasy story.
180 – Life
changing. 180 shows you how you view life, can shape the rest of your
worldview. Have probably watched it about 10 times.
Lee Strobel: The Case
for Christ, the case for faith and the case for a creator – A former
atheist turned Christian, shows the evidence for the Christian faith from
science, history and biblical prophecy. The evidence he provides is very
powerful.
Agenda – Clarion
call to wake America up! This shows you how the communist agenda of the Soviets
has basically been accomplished in America and most people don’t even realize
it.
The Third Jihad –
An enlightening look into the radical world of Islam from a peaceful
Muslim--who wants to warn America. Shows you how determined Muslims are to
destroy American culture and replace western society with Islam and Sharia law.
My 10 favorite news and study resources –
Drudge Report –
Simply the easiest and most efficient of all news sites online and my favorite.
The Blaze – My
second favorite news site but is even better then Drudge in some ways. Glenn
Beck is my favorite radio host. He is extremely informative, interesting and
funny.
Dennis Prager –
Besides Glenn Beck, Dennis Prager is my favorite conservative radio host. He is
one of the reasons for my conversion to Jesus Christ. The guy has the most brilliant mind and has
truly a wise insight into almost every issue in life.
ligonier.org –
R.C. Sproul has taught me many things and is a gifted teacher of systematic
theology and philosophy. His Reformation Study Bible (ESV) is truly a blessing
and is my personal bible.
Wallbuilders.com/Wallbuilders
radio – I believe David Barton and his work will be forever remembered in
America as the reason why America survived. His work in recovering our
Christian heritage in American history is simply without parallel and I believe
everyone should study his work.
CARM.org – Great
resource in defending your faith and understanding Christian doctrine,
apologetics and logic. I especially enjoy their online course on the study of
logic and critical thinking.
gotquestions.org
– A resource which I use frequently if I have a question that I need answered
on basically anything to do with the Christian or Catholic faith.
theresurgence.com
– Deep thought and reflection upon God’s Word and on equipping Christians with tips
on bible study, prayer, leadership, etc. Mark Driscoll is an amazing teacher
and my favorite pastor.
Movie Guide.org –
I use this with basically every movie I see. I used to watch a lot of movies
and still do watch quite a few. Movie Guide helps me know if a movie is
entertaining and if it isn’t too anti-God and liberal.
conservapedia.com – Is
sort of like my personal Wikipedia. It has many citations and great resources
for study and quick reference.
