Tag: Resources

Thankfulness See Paul Sohn’s list!  “Counting My Blessings: 100 things I’m Thankful For.”  Caused me to reflect on what I am grateful for. Meals See Coy Delistraty’s “The Importance of Eating Together.”  Some important words for so families regarding the importance of eating together. ESPYS See Stuart Scott’s ESPYS speech “Never Give Up.”  I love… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

Reading I heard Laura Nichol Speak last week in Pittsburg at the meeting of The Association of Theological Schools.  She is a business consultant from Houston.  Excellent presentations.  This reading list is from the Rios Advisors website. Ebooks versus paper See this article which appeared in the Financial Times “Ebooks vs paper” by Julian Baggini.… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

Burnout! Thom Rainer has written an important post regarding ministry and burnout.  See “Autopsy of a Burned Out Pastor: 13 Lessons.”  I suspect that any minister who has ever experienced burnout will relate to at least a portion of this post. Church You might read Skye Jethani’s thoughtful post “How Churches Became Cruise Ships.” Important… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

Writing From Daily Blog Tips by Ali Luke: See “Top Resource: 100 Best Websites for Writers in 2014 from the Write Life.” Communication See Melanie Pinola’s article in Lifehacker, “Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills.” Dad See the article by Katherine Shaver (Washington Post) “Do Father’s Day Cards that portray dad as an incompetent… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

Writing Words to avoid when writing.  (Globe and Mail) Feel-good story! Son keeps his promise to his dad and gives him a 1957 Chevy for his birthday. Church Thom Rainer has written a very good post “12 Reasons to be Optimistic About the Future of Local Congregations.” Resources Have you seen these resources?  Some very helpful… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

Sabbatical See this post by Eric Geiger “Why Your Pastor Needs a Sabbatical.”  One way to bless your entire church. Scripture Students should watch this video.  “My Advice to Students” (series).  Matthew Barrett says, “Don’t Forget to Read Scripture.” Interesting John Saddington has written a good post “Mr. Proctor, Mr. Gamble.”  Two unlikely business partners.… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

Third Third of Life See this fine post by Walter Wright from Fieldnotes Magazine regarding his book The Third Third of Life: Preparing for your Future.  I really enjoyed this book! Productivity Note this info graphic regarding productivity and time wasters.  “The Four Biggest Productivity Killers in Your Office.”  Sobering!  (Thanks Tim Spivey). James Bryan… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

Wisdom  I often read posts written by Dr. John Willis.  I read him for his wisdom. Today he writes about Movers and Shakers. Stackhouse John Stackhouse is interesting.  I find his writings stimulating, provocative, and thoughtful.  Agree with him or not, he makes me think. Even this post regarding upcoming courses this summer at Regent… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

Christian Education Don’t miss this very good post by Dr. Harold Shank, President of Ohio Valley University.  See “Why Choose Christian Education?”  Excellent! Resources See Michael Hyatt’s “99 Resources to Make Your Personal and Business Life Hum.”  Excellent resources.  I don’t know anyone who creates better lists of helpful resources. Prayer Terry Rush has written… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week