Tag: Resources

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

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

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

Sin and Evil See this outstanding post by Rachel Held Evans which appeared on CNN.com. Paying Attention Don’t miss this outstanding review of the book On Looking: Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes.  The review is by Maria Popova of Brain Pickings. (You might also enjoy this excellent interview with Maria Popova regarding how she writes.) Global… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

Wow! Charlotte and I both have read Josh Ross’s book Scarred Faith.  This is an outstanding book!  Also, don’t miss his interview with Jonathan Merritt “Following God when it doesn’t make sense: An interview with Josh Ross.”  By the way, this video (which includes pictures of Memphis) is powerful. Tools Check out Michael Hyatt’s tools!… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

Reading list Bill Gates has shared his summer reading list.  Gates is a lifelong learner and reads widely.  You may find this interesting.  Also note his website thegatesnotes.com. Inspiring Don’t miss this wonderful story about former President George H. W. Bush who, along with his security detail, shaved his head in honor of a little boy with cancer.  In this video, Jenna Bush Hager, his granddaughter,… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

Fear I love this quote. Feel the fear and do it anyway. It’s a cliché now, but when I first heard that idea 15 years ago, it was new to me and incredibly empowering. I’ve now gotten in the habit of chasing my fears. Overcoming my fear of flying is my best example. Ten years… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week