What Are You Reading?

What are you reading? A very important question in today's world where we often listen to books and read short articles online and choose not to read a book just for the shear pleasure it bring. Authors write books to inform, persuade, and entertain their readers. We cannot always do something even reading just for the happiness it brings; sometimes we need to read with purpose.

I read my Bible for the joy it bring as well as for instruction and understanding it brings. I just finished a good book on Christianity by Dr. Warren Wiersbe. He stressed some important ideas modern Christians need to consider and note. The title of the book was "God isn't in a Hurry". This is important to remember as the world gets more instant. If we want to review a fact we just google it. Bam! The best things in life take time. Growing spiritually is one of them. 

Professionally, I am reading "Think Like Socrates...Using Questions to Invite Wonder and Empathy Into the Classroom" by Shanna Peeples. Asking the right questions is so very important. I am excited to dig deeper in this book. Often we need to ponder our questions and revise them as we work with our students. It is enlightening to understand that our students have some of the questions we have. One question I have is ..."What do people think of me?"  In the first chapter Ms. Peeples states that what our students really want is for us to listen to them. We all want to know that someone hears our questions and concerns.

Just this weekend I was reading a short book with my niece. It was just for fun. The authors intent was just to entertain the reader. We were entertained and enjoyed our time together. At this time I am not reading book personally just to be entertained. I think I will explore my library, as I have purchased a few new books recently.