I was home with the flu last week. (I wouldn’t wish that on anyone!) There were a few sites that I stumbled upon while I was out. You may find these helpful (below). I also finished Wayne Muller’s book Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in Our Busy Lives and Ian Paul and David Wenham’s Preaching… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
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Monday Start: Resources for the Week
The following are eight of my favorite podcasts. (None of these are sermon podcasts. I do listen to sermon podcasts but do not listen to any one preacher regularly.) 1. Beyond the To Do List (Erik Fischer). Interview format. Practical and often provides me with a few ideas for improving the way I work. 2.… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Productivity For several years I used Trello, which is a very fine organizational tool. However, I have recently began using Nozbe. The switch wasn’t because of any dissatisfaction with Trello. Rather, Nozbe is a tool which complements what I have gained from David Allen’s Getting Things Done. It also integrates nicely with Evernote. Writing Justin… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Hopefully, you had a great Thanksgiving. We were able to be with family in Dallas on Thanksgiving day. We also visited with two of our grandchildren and our daughter and son-in-law. I really enjoyed holding little Lincoln and wrestling with Brody. 1. This past week I have been reading The Truth Shall Make You Odd… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Insight See “Where to Look for Insight” by Mohanbir Sawhney and Sanjay Khosla (Harvard Business Review). Writing J.R.R. Tolkien’s 10 tips for writers. Interesting and helpful tips. Boredom See this infograph: Why You’re Still Bored. Very interesting regarding boredom, social media, and the culture. Making a List? Stephanie Calahan has written a good post, “I’m… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Presentations Note from Presentation Zen: “10 tips for improving your presentations and speeches.” Very helpful. Wisdom Norvel Young, the former Chancellor and President of Pepperdine University had a way of bringing joy and energy to a room. Recently I was re-reading a portion of a biography about Young entitled Forever Young by Bill Henegar and… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
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How can I stay fresh and alive all of my life? For 36 years, I preached primarily for three churches. The last twenty years were spent with the Crestview Church of Christ in Waco, Texas. It was important that I stay fresh and alive in order to do this kind of ministry. Staying alive, however,… Continue reading Ministry Inside.143
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Mental Illness A gripping, powerful story from the Washington Post. “A father’s scars: For Va.’s Creigh Deeds, tragedy brings unending questions.” Missions See Mark Woodward’s interesting and helpful report from the recent Global Missions Conference held in Memphis, Tn. See “What Do the Experts Say About Short-Term Missions?” and “What Experts Say About Short-Term Missions,… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Work See Jeri Dansky’s “Book Review: The Organized Mind.” You can find the book here. I am always looking for articles/posts/books that help me reflect on how I work. See also Greg Mckeown’s fine book Essentialism. I read this book in August and found it to be incredibly helpful. Sex Don’t miss Kenny Luck’s article… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Inspiring Story See “Homecoming Queen Shares Her Crown With Her Friend Who Was Victim of Bullying.” This is really inspiring. Great Quote “Never forget: This very moment, we can change our lives. There never was a moment, and never will be, when we are without the power to alter our destiny.” (Steven Pressfield) Habits See… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week