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So, since I started this little boggy-blog, all I have spoke of is the 4Runner and my trip. If this is going to be a place for all things pertaining to me, I need to be a bit more broad in my posting. So, with that being said... here we go!

I like to read... I'm a pretty picky reader, but I do like to read. I love pretty much all hot rod and rat rod rags, along with nearly every motorcycle rag I can get my hands on. As far as books, I tend to be strictly a nonfiction reader. I'm a sucker for the facts, ideas, opinions and TRUTH. As a Christian, I believe it is paramount to be as knowledgeable about my faith as I can be, so that leads me to reading a lot about theology, doctrine, the church, apologetics, history and books about people and there transformations to following Jesus. At any rate, let me start by saying this; I should NEVER be allowed to go to the bookstore, unless its somewhere with a quality 50-75% off section, because I always get suckered into paying full price for books I want! So, with that said, today I was in Books & Co. and picked up a couple books. I have read the introductions to both and am really looking forwarding to reading these books over the next couple/few weeks.

Here is the first book I picked up:

Alister McGrath's Christianity's Dangerous Idea. So far it seems like it will be a very thorough and impressive look a the Protestant Reformation movement. Already in the Introduction alone, it has spoke widely of Luther and Calvin. I'm pretty excited about this one.

Book 2 is:

R.C. Sproul's Defending Your Faith. This books is very intellectually written and will require me to read, reread, highlight and reread again, many sections. R.C. Sproul delivers a apologetic idea that starts first with the existence of God, then allows the works of Jesus and the Bible to fall in line. This is one of many methods to effective apologetics. This will be a good hard read and should challenge me deeply... and I am looking forward to the challenge!

Today also happens to be my sister Paige's birthday. We celebrated by going to BD's Mongolian Grill at The Green in Beavercreek Ohio. It was Delicious! My uncle Scott, Aunt Bev, and two cousins, Drew and Dylan met us for lunch as well. It was great to see those guys and chat and eat, even if it was only for a short while.

Id like to add one last thing before I wrap this up: Music is a big part of my life. Not as big a part as it once was, but a big part still, none the less. Lately I have been listening to a bit of Mumford and Sons (as well as what ever else shuffles onto my ipod... but a lot of M&S.) There is a song by M&S called "Awake My Soul," that I suggest, if you are a friend of mine, you have a listen to. It is a great song!, thats all Ill say about that.

Catch ya on the flip, Hippies!
Levi