Tag: Resources

(Today is Martin Luther King Jr. day.  As our nation remembers the work of Dr. King, it is also a time for all of us who are believers to remember that the church is called to model relationships, regardless of race, where the Gospel shapes who we are and the way we treat one another.)… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

Reading I’m not sure how he does this much reading. Nevertheless, you might be interested in this piece by Albert Mohler “Some Thoughts on the Reading of Books.”  It fascinates me to see the systems that others use for their reading. Children Not surprising but still disturbing.  “Many Children Under 5 Are Left to Their… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

Children Some very interesting articles appeared recently regarding children, play, etc.  See “Schools Hire Consultants to Make Recess Safe, Structured, Sad” and “Kids Need To Get Out And Play.”  Also on the subject of children be sure to at least skim  (from the Washington Post) “Are parents ruining youth sports?  Few kids play amid pressure.”… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

Why seminary? Steve Norman has written a very fine post on some of the benefits of seminary.  Working with Harding School of Theology, I obviously believe there are great benefits that one can receive at a seminary.  See 4 Surprising Benefits of Seminary. For your brain These two articles deal with the kind of food… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

Do you read Brain Pickings, or the Farnam Street?  If not you may be missing some great resources.  Each one these sites frequently offer interesting and helpful resources that I would otherwise miss. Do you listen to Jeff Brown’s Read to Lead podcast?  Not only does he interview authors but he also asks them what… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

The Supremes — Much discussion regarding the Supreme Court decision last week regarding same-sex marriage. I found several posts helpful. See these two posts by John Mark Hicks.  This one was posted Saturday and this posted Sunday.  You might also look at this post by Harding School of Theology professor, Carlus Gupton.  Also from First Things see “After… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

In this series, I share with readers resources (articles, books, reviews, etc).  I do not attempt to list everything that I read or skim.  The following might be helpful, insightful, interesting, or at least worth a glance. Reality I read this piece a few days ago and am still reflecting on this.  “Colorado Teacher Shares… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

You may will find the following resources interesting or helpful.  Most of these are resources that I have come across in my reading. Preaching I recently read “The People’s Preaching Class” (The Christian Century).  This post is about Fred Craddock, longtime professor of preaching and author of several important books on preaching.  I will always… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week

I was home with the flu last week.  (I wouldn’t wish that on anyone!)  There were a few sites that I stumbled upon while I was out.  You may find these helpful (below).  I also finished Wayne Muller’s book Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in Our Busy Lives and Ian Paul and David Wenham’s Preaching… Continue reading Monday Start: Resources for the Week