So I mentioned in my previous post that my geek-o-meter was off the charts. And now I shall tell you why. When I was at Northwest University, I knew a young man named Kengo. Kengo was a Japanese student studying biblical literature, as was I. I was always in awe of the library that heContinue reading “Geeked Out”
Category Archives: Readings
Interesting Dialogue
I read Brian McLaren’s Everything Mush Change some time ago. And today I came across this diagloge between McLaren and Andrew Jone (Tall Skinny Kiwi). If you are interested to know where McLaren is coming from this might help. I am not advocating his views wholeheartedly but I like that he forces me to thinkContinue reading “Interesting Dialogue”
Simple Church — Review
Simple Church by Thom Rainer and Eric Geiger is a quick and clear read. The title is pretty good at explaining what the book is all about. The Authors posit that that church’s natural inclination is to become more and more complicated. Through years of growth, new models, new programs, most churches have found themselvesContinue reading “Simple Church — Review”
Logos for Mac beta = very happy Jason
In College I scored a sweet deal on the Logos Scholars Library. It’s a ninja bible software, I loved it, I used it all the time, and then I got a mac and I had to say goodbye to my dear friend Logos. Yesterday I found out that they started the beta testing for theContinue reading “Logos for Mac beta = very happy Jason”
The Jesus Way – Review
Just a few moments ago I finished the third book in Eugene Peterson’s Current series of writings. The Jesus Way is a challenging and thought provoking book that goes into great detail Exploring first of all what Jesus meant by “I am the Way . . .” Peterson describes the power behind metaphor and particularlyContinue reading “The Jesus Way – Review”
Perfectionism Quote from The Jesus Way
Read this passage this morning from The Jesus Way and had to share it. The Way of David it the way of imperfection. The story David lived and the psalms he prayed provide us with an imagination that is capable of understanding the operations of God to do his perfect work in us, not ourContinue reading “Perfectionism Quote from The Jesus Way”
Practicing Greatness – Review
As a part of the leadership journey that I am on, we were asked to read Practicing Greatness by Reggie McNeal. A few years ago i read the Present Future, which is also by McNeal (and I should probably read it again). So I was familiar with his work and his style. Practicing Greatness isContinue reading “Practicing Greatness – Review”
The Jesus Way and Practicing Greatness
I am participating in a Cohort with Youth leaders in my region. Our first meeting is on Feb 25th, and there is some pre-reading required. So if I am going to read one book at a time in keeping with my new years resolution, I will have to put The Jesus Way on hold forContinue reading “The Jesus Way and Practicing Greatness”
So I’ve been reading a lot lately
It’s only January and already I’ve posted six book reviews. Now I’m not a professional reviewer, and I could probably do a lot more processing of each book as I review them but that’s just not how I role. I hope that these reviews are helpful to folks, I know they are helpful to me,Continue reading “So I’ve been reading a lot lately”
Going All The Way – Review
In Keeping with my read one book at a time. I finished the Shack and then Promptly finished up Going All The Way, by Craig Groeschel (Lead Pastor of LifeChurch.tv). I’ve had this book for some time, and I had started it before the new year, and so that’s why I was able to finishContinue reading “Going All The Way – Review”
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