Fear Be sure to read Jeff Goin’s post “Stop Being Afraid.” Something I need to read occasionally. Better Erika Andersen has written a good post entitled “7 Steps To Make Your Life Better.” Some practical, and helpful suggestions. Paperless From Time magazine, “How to Go Paperless” written by Kristy Holch. N.T. Wright Great quote by N.T. Wright on… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
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Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Creativity This is an interesting piece by Shane Parrish at Farnam Street. See “Why creative people tend to be eccentric.” Preaching My friend Wade Hodges (Preston Road Church of Christ — Dallas) has written a post on preaching. Chasing The Short Sermon is worth some thought and reflection. Children This post by Thom Rainer is… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
We have moved to Memphis. As of January 2, I work at Harding School of Theology. This week I resume writing this blog. Each Monday I will post a feature entitled “Monday Start: Resources for the Week.” This post will consist of links to articles, books, etc. that might be of interest to you.… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Writing “The Letter is Dead, Long Live the Letter” by Maria Popova in Brain Pickings. Criticism Thom Rainer has an excellent podcast “How to Respond to Criticism – Rainer on Leadership #031.” Creativity “40 Inspiring Workspaces of the Famously Creative” by Summer Anne Burton. Presentations Always helpful. See Victoria Labalme’s “Presentation Skills – Animating Experiences,… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Marriage Listen to these outstanding podcasts by Michael and Gail Hyatt as they reflect on their marriage. (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) Very practical and encouraging. Purpose See Harold Shank’s fine post “Purpose and Work.” Middle School Heroics Jeremy Statton has written a fine piece regarding the recent video that went viral featuring the… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
The following are some resources which might interest you. As usual, they cover a variety of subjects. For the most part, they are articles or posts that I have read recently and found interesting. Spiritual Journey See “Fox News’ Highly Reluctant Jesus Follower” by Kirsten Powers. A very thoughtful piece about the author’s own spiritual… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Work See the piece on Kevin Allocca from Life Hacker “How I Work.” Jesus See J.R. Daniel Kirk “Me and Jesus Too Much of a Good Thing?” The Merchants of Average. Seth Godin has a written a very good post. “The Merchants of Average.” Time “How to Find Time for That Important Project” (Michael Hyatt) Teaching… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Personal Organization You might enjoy “12 Habits of Perfectly Organized People.” By no means am I “perfectly organized.” However, I did find this article thought provoking as I thought about my own productivity. Reading From Harvard Business School, “Why Leaders Need Great Books.” Also see “Truth in Fiction” regarding the usefulness of fiction for leaders.… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Are you part of a difficult church? “How Pastors Survive a Difficult Church.” Thom Rainer interviews Chris Bonts. This is an insightful interview that many people who have served in congregational ministry will identify with. Travel “Suggestions for long-term travel” from Lonely Planet. I found several of these suggestions particularly helpful. Performance Very interesting piece… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
On Telling the Truth You might look at this article by Rachel Gardner “Are You Afraid to Tell the Truth?” A great question whether one writes, speaks, preaches, etc. Do You Have a Teenager? Susie Boyt has written an interesting article “Terrifying Teenagers” in Financial Times. Maps From Mashable see “Get Lost in These 19 Fascinating… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week