Citizen of Heaven

I am Hal Hammons, a citizen of heaven. I broadcast regular reports of what it is for a child of God to live in Satan's world. My reports typically break down into four segments:"What I've been preaching" -- a point I have made in a recent sermon."What I've been reading" -- A brief breakdown of a book of the Bible or other reading material that has helped me in my understanding or application of the Bible."What I've been hearing" -- news from the internet or other sources about what is going on, either among brothers and sisters in Christ or out in the world at large."What I've been playing" -- how I've been entertaining myself in my spare time, and some spiritual points I have been able to extract.

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TOP TEN BOOKS OF 2025

December 30, 2025 • Hal Hammons

Forgive the rough cut! I am having no end of trouble on my end -- the least effect of which is, I cannot put a standard podcast out. But I did make a recording for you! Hopefully my technical problems will be worked out by next Tuesday.

Also, you'll note I didn't include 10 brand new books -- just 9. Forgive me!

My top books of 2025, including holdovers, are ...

Charlotte's Web, by E.B. White

Coolidge, by Amity Shlaes

A Farewell to Arms, by Ernest Hemingway

The Good Earth, by Pearl S. Buck

The Fire of His Genius, by Kirkpatrick Sale

I Only Read Murder, by Ian and Will Ferguson

Mightier than the Sword, by David S. Reynolds

Mayflower, by Nathan Philbrick

The Time it Never Rained, by Elmer Kelton

The Cheating Culture, by David Callahan

Presenting Buffalo Bill, by Candace Fleming

Endurance, by Alfred Lansing

The Sunflower, by Simon Wiesenthal

Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705

Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We believe the Bible is God's word, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, that heaven is our home, and that we have work to do here while we wait. Regular topics of discussion and conversation include: Christians, Jesus, obedience, faith, grace, baptism, New Testament, Old Testament, authority, gospel, fellowship, justice, mercy, faithfulness, forgiveness, Twenty Pages a Week, Bible reading, heaven, hell, virtues, character, denominations, submission, service, character, COVID-19, assembly, Lord's Supper, online, social media, YouTube, Facebook.