Monday Start

The following are links to posts that I found particularly interesting this week. Maybe you will see something that interests you. Everything New Check out this video by Jeff Cook that Scot McKnight posted. It is very good. I look forward to reading the book. You might enjoy his website. On writing Have you been… Continue reading Monday Start

Monday Start

Hopefully one or more of these links will be helpful to you. I am so grateful that you come here each Monday. Glad to see this changing. I was glad to read this post! I’ve been concerned about this characterization for quite some time. “No more dumb old dad: changing the bumbling father stereotype.” Fathers… Continue reading Monday Start

Monday Start

Announcement Pete Scazzero (The Emotionally Healthy Church author) announces transition. Read about it here. Tweet I love this powerful tweet by Mark Batterson (June 3, 2012) “if you are LOOKING FOR AN EXCUSE you will ALWAYS find one. quit making excuses and start making choices.” Interview Lee Camp interviews Walter Brueggemann as he reflects upon… Continue reading Monday Start

Monday Start

Writing I found this post by Mike Martel helpful: “Ten Ways to Make Your Writing Quick and Easy.” I am not sure if the suggestions necessarily make writing quick and easy. However, these are excellent suggestions for anyone who is challenged to be creative. Regarding the Truth Don’t miss this excellent article from the Wall… Continue reading Monday Start

Monday Start (Resources for the Week)

Do you have a dream? This may be one of the best posts Jeff Goins has written: “When You’re Scared to Death, Do Something Anyway.” I really enjoy reading Jeff’s posts. You might enjoy this great interview with Jeff Goins. Pictures of the day You might enjoy these pictures from The Telegraph (UK). I especially… Continue reading Monday Start (Resources for the Week)

Monday Start (Resources for the Week)

You May Be Thinking About Technology and Relationships. This TED talk made me think. Professor Sherry Turkle speaks about why we seem to expect more from technology and less from each other. You May Be Thinking About Ministry. Gene Wilkes (a great guy!) has written an important post: “4 Things I Learned in 25 Years… Continue reading Monday Start (Resources for the Week)

Monday Start (Resources for the Week)

Thinking about ministry? The Subtle Art of Sabotaging a Pastor by Jared Wilson. Killing the clergy softly: Congregational conflict, job loss, and depression by David Briggs. (Thanks to Scot McKnight.) There is so much truth to this. I have seen it often, particularly in congregations that value peace above anything else. As a result, they… Continue reading Monday Start (Resources for the Week)

Monday Start (Resources to Begin the Week)

For the past several Mondays, I have been posting a number of links to articles, posts, books, etc. that I have found helpful. (You might consider subscribing to this blog by e-mail. You can subscribe here.) For Your Thinking You might enjoy reading this post by Michael Barber, a young Catholic scholar entitled “New Document… Continue reading Monday Start (Resources to Begin the Week)