Several years ago, I met Gene Wilkes and then read his book Jesus on Leadership. I came away from both the conversation and the book impressed. The book is a call to look at Jesus as the model for true leadership. He opens with a story that caused me to think: One day, I found… Continue reading Gene Wilkes: Jesus On Leadership
Category: Books
The Freedom to Be Genuine
Last night, Charlotte and I went to "Taco Tuesday" at Rosa’s. Mexican food on a cold night. Very nice. Afterward, we went to the Starbucks Christmas party. Each year, Starbucks has a Christmas party. No advertising other than invitations to all who have been by during the previous two weeks or so. For two hours… Continue reading The Freedom to Be Genuine
Pilgrim Heart
I have been thinking this week about 2007 — next year. Next year comes in a matter of weeks. As I anticipate the year, I feel a restlessness. I am not always sure what to do with something like this. I have to believe this is (or can be) a good thing. Maybe I am… Continue reading Pilgrim Heart
I’ve Been Tagged By Scot McKnight
1. One book that changed your life: The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen. After reading this book, I read everything by Nouwen I could find. 2. One book that you’ve read more than once: Generation to Generation by Edwin H. Friedman. A book every minister should read by a former rabbi and marriage and family… Continue reading I’ve Been Tagged By Scot McKnight
What I’ve Recently Read
One of my favorite writers is Scot McKnight. I recently enjoyed reading his series of posts on friendship entitled, "One Thing Needful: Friendship." You can read part 1, part 2, and part 3. Mike Cope wrote a very fine piece on families, enmeshed and otherwise. Maybe some good reading for all of us rejoining… Continue reading What I’ve Recently Read