A friend and I have embarked on a literary adventure this semester. Together we are hoping to read a book a week and an author a month. January was Augustine, we read the Confessions, On Free Choice of the Will, and On Christian Doctrine. February is Kierkegaard and we are currently tackling his book "Works of Love." I am beyond fascinated and convicted by his writings; and although difficult I would highly recommend this particular text. He truly derive s what it mea ns to love God, and it lies in stark contrast to the socially constructed definition of love. I am going to try and post excerpts of the books I am reading, highlighting some of points that stick out most to me. "Woe to the men by whom the temptation comes we confidently say: woe to him who first thought of preaching Christianity without the possibility of offence. Woe to the person who ingratiatingly, flirtatiously, com...