Ministry Don’t miss Dr. Harold Shank’s fine post “Growling Over Ministry.” I have great respect for Harold and for his love for Scripture and ministry. This post is a great reminder of the importance and value of ministry. Amazing discount! Did you know you can purchase the Kindle edition of Tim Keller’s Center Church for… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
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Monday Start: Resources for the Week
The morning and learning languages Watch Miles Van Pent’s video (3:54) in which he reflects on learning languages. Van Pent is the co-author of Basics of Biblical Hebrew. See “My Advice to Students — Van Pelt Shares Solid Languages Advice He Got and Wished He Got.” Note that he advises that students “Get up early… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
The following are a number of resources that you may find interesting and even helpful. I became aware of each of these within the past week. Ministry Don’t miss this! “Eight of the Most Significant Struggles Pastors Face” by Thom Rainer. Teenagers See Laurence Steinberg’s “What’s Holding Back American Teenagers?” (Slate). Very interesting. Self Charles… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Habits Leo Babauta has written an excellent post “36 Lessons I’ve Learned About Habits.” Babauta offers some great suggestions! Great Quotes Klick Health has written a good piece “What Your Business Can Learn from a Legendary Basketball Coach.” Personal Organization See Michael Hyatt’s “The Beginner’s Guide to Task Management.” Whether you deal with your own… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Do one thing really well. Read John Stackhouse’s fine piece “What Can You Do?” He describes the experience of a public school teacher as she attempts to manage her large and complex class. His advice to teachers is useful for the rest of us. “Do one thing really well.” On growing older and doing it… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Writing Jeff Goins has written a fine post “How to Stop Sounding Stupid and Write Like a Pro.” I read Jeff’s blog regularly and find him very helpful and inspirational. Stewardship Jeremy Bouma has reviewed Craig Blomberg’s book “Christians in an Age of Wealth.” This looks to be an interesting book by this well respected… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week
Monday Start: Resources for the Week
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
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
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
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