Seems like it takes longer and longer to get to the list of books I’m reading every year. Here’s what I’ve been reading so far this year:
The High-Definition Leader by Derwin Gray
Somewhere Out There: My Animated Life by Don Bluth
2023 Year in Review
2023….saw the 10th anniversary of this blog quietly pass. Another year has gone by. Not a lot happened but made it through
Final reading list for 2023:
Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund
Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon by Greg Laurie and Marshall Terrill
Final Fantasy VII Remake: Traces of Two Pasts by Kazushige Nojima
Ministries of Mercy: The Call of the Jericho Road by Tim Keller
This is the 19th year of keeping track of books I’ve read. Here’s the number breakdown:
2005: 19
2006: 20
2007: 18
2008: 22
2009: 29
2010: 24
2011: 15
2012: 14
2013: 9
2014: 7
2015: 13
2016: 12
2017: 12
2018: 7
2019: 10
2020: 9
2021: 12
2022: 6
2023: 4
Here is what I learned in 2023:
1.) Be a positive in the world with those you interact with
2.) Kindness goes a long way
Highlights of 2023: Guested on several podcasts. Got to spend time with family
My hope for 2024: To be more like Christ. To not grow weary in doing good. To be grateful in all things. To not let things out of my control bring me down
I hope that the new year brings all of us new hope and new opportunities to you and that God may bless you throughout it.
Favorite Films of 2023
It has been a pretty fun year for films for me again. There were some pretty epic films as well as some personal favorites. I also saw the most unique films in the theater since keeping track with a wild number of 68. As has come tradition in no particular order here are my favorite films of 2023 (also included reviews from Screen Nerds Podcast)
Sword Art Online Progressive: Scherzo of Deep Night
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
2023 Book List
Finally getting around to the book list for this year (think I’ve said that the last couple of years like that). Here’s the list so far for 2023:
Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund
Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon by Greg Laurie and Marshall Terrill
2022 Year In Review
2022….another year has passed. Not much to say other than it has been a year with a lot of ups and downs
Final reading list for 2022:
Growing Up by Robby Gallaty
3 Nights in August: Strategy, Heartbreak, and Joy Inside The Mind of a Manager by Buzz Bissinger
Blessed Are the Misfits by Brant Hansen
A Fellowship of Differents by Scot McKnight
I’m Your Huckleberry by Val Kilmer
The Imperfect Disciple by Jared C. Wilson
This is the 18th year of keeping track of books I’ve read. Here’s the number breakdown:
2005: 19
2006: 20
2007: 18
2008: 22
2009: 29
2010: 24
2011: 15
2012: 14
2013: 9
2014: 7
2015: 13
2016: 12
2017: 12
2018: 7
2019: 10
2020: 9
2021: 12
2022: 6
Here is what I learned in 2022:
1.) Cherish the time and memories you have with friends and family
2.) Do your part to be the light and joy in someone else’s life
Highlights of 2022: Got to make new friends. Guested on several podcasts. Got to attend some fun sporting events
My hope for 2023: To be more like Christ. To not grow weary in doing good. To be grateful in all things
I hope that the new year brings all of us new hope and new opportunities to you and that God may bless you throughout it.
My Favorite Films of 2022
It has been a pretty fun year for films for me as some highly anticipated films released as well as some films I got to discover that have become some of my personal favorites. I also saw the most unique films in the theater since keeping track with 48. As has come tradition in no particular order (also included review episodes from Screen Nerds Podcast)
Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon
Updated 2022 Book List
This has really been a slow year of reading books. Here is the updated list:
It’s been a slow year for reading books but interesting reads. Here’s the updated list:
Growing Up by Robby Gallaty
3 Nights in August: Strategy, Heartbreak, and Joy Inside The Mind of a Manager by Buzz Bissinger
Blessed Are the Misfits by Brant Hansen
A Fellowship of Differents by Scot McKnight
I’m Your Huckleberry by Val Kilmer
The Imperfect Disciple by Jared C. Wilson
Updated 2022 Book List
It’s been a slow year for reading books but interesting reads. Here’s the updated list:
Growing Up by Robby Gallaty
3 Nights in August: Strategy, Heartbreak, and Joy Inside The Mind of a Manager by Buzz Bissinger
Blessed Are the Misfits by Brant Hansen
A Fellowship of Differents by Scot McKnight
2022 Book List
I’m finally getting around to the book list for this year. Here’s the list so far in 2022:
Growing Up by Robby Gallaty
3 Nights in August: Strategy, Heartbreak, and Joy Inside The Mind of a Manager by Buzz Bissinger
2021 Year in Review
2021….well this was a year that had some semblance of normalcy but at the same time still had its moments. I am grateful that made it through another year.
Final reading list for 2021:
Armada by Ernest Cline
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen: A Guide to Reading & Reflecting by Karen Swallow Prior
Slobberknocker: My Life in Wrestling by Jim Ross
Everyday Church by Tim Chester & Steve Timmis
October 1964 by David Halberstam
The Rise of the Nones by James Emery White
Hollywood Worldviews: Watching Films with Wisdom & Discernment by Brian Godawa
The Wax Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Baseball’s Afterlife by Brad Balukjian
Football for a Buck: The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL by Jeff Pearlman
Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline
I Still Believe by Jeremy Camp
Disciple: Getting Your Identity From Jesus by Bill Clem
This is the 17th year of keeping track of books I’ve read. Here’s the number breakdown:
2005: 19
2006: 20
2007: 18
2008: 22
2009: 29
2010: 24
2011: 15
2012: 14
2013: 9
2014: 7
2015: 13
2016: 12
2017: 12
2018: 7
2019: 10
2020: 9
2021: 12
Here is what I learned in 2021:
1.) Share a little bit of kindness everyday. You never know what the person you’re sharing with is going through.
2.) Enjoy the little things.
Highlights of 2021: Seeing my podcast continue to develop and grow. Got to go to a college football bowl game with my brother. Got to spend time with friends watching baseball. Opportunities to preach
My hope for 2022: To be more like Christ. To enjoy the beauty of life. To have new opportunities
I hope that the new year brings all of us new hope and new opportunities to you and that God may bless you throughout it.
There and Back Again: My Journey 