The Pilgrim's Regress, by C.S. Lewis

Summary: On one level, it is John's adventures as he tries to find the island in the west, and in the process learns something about himself. On another level, it is an allegory of the author's spiritual journey to Chrisitianity.

Comments: Faith and religion are tricky subjects. I feel like this book could've evoked some kind of change in me if only I had been paying enough attention to indentify it (that's the trouble with reading a book mostly in 5-10 minute chunks). Still, it was moving and thought-provoking. And I'm not sure what else to say, mostly because I can't find words for the ideas circling round in my head.

Mere Christianity, by C. S. Lewis

A straight-forward discourse on Christianity, originally written as a series of radio broadcasts. Amazingly thought-provoking. One of those books that makes me feel like I understand something only to realize after some time has passed that I really don't. The whole point of Christianity is to become one with Christ. Makes sense. But how does one accomplish this? What can I do in my own life? How much have I done already? In a way, this kind of explains my realationship with Christianity: it oscillates between a feeling that Christianity is 'right' or 'true' and a drifting apart mostly because of unanswered questions. But that's not entirely right. It goes beyond what I can pin down with words.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that this book made me think seriously about my relationship with God and the necessity of living as a Christian. And it also answered questions that I know to ask. And above all, it made sense. This could easily be one of those books that has a profound influence on my life if only I could keep in mind what it said.