Had the great privilege of spending a few short minutes with John Ortberg this weekend as he spoke at our services. What a great man of God with a passion for seeing changed lives. I was once again reminded of his storytelling approach to preaching and how it resonated with me. That is probably the reason I like his books as well.
My seven year old, Caleb sat through the entire service and never moved as he was focused on John’s teaching from the book of Luke chapter 12.
John’s new book is great. If you haven’t picked it up yet, please do so.
Here are a few notes I left with from my short time with John.
- “You must ruthlessly eliminate ‘hurry’ from your life.”
- “Busy and hurry are two different things.”
- “Hurry is selfishness, my agenda, will kill you and your soul, shrinks your mind.”
- “There is a difference between richness of having and richness of being.”
- “There is a chasm between ‘more’ and ‘enough’.”
- “It could be worse.”
- “More isn’t better.”
- “When the game is over it all goes back in the box.”
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You may find it odd for me to suggest a book on “Facilitating Online Learning”; however, this book has once again peeked my interesting in learning better ways of facilitating discussion and honoring multiple perspectives.
Give it a read. I did. And it has given me a new arsenal for effective moderating. Who couldn’t stand to be a better moderator. I know I could.
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Got to love a book that has duct tape on the front cover. All I need now is some bailing wire, a ball pean hammer, and some WD40 and we’ll be set.
Just got this book started. Great read so far.
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Here is another read for those who find themselves at mile marker 20 of a marathon running uphill into a headwind with no water stations in sight.
I recommend this little book to anyone who finds themselves or their congregation in transition or considering transition. It is a very short read, but well worth the time.
There is a lot to say for knowing when to hold on and when to let go, and the wisdom of knowing the difference.
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Ever considered and intense devotion to customer service, fresh ideas, energy & passion to make a significant difference. Often the “road not taken” is the road that leads to success.
This book will not be found under the “Christianity” section in the bookstore, but it is a very good read.
Admittedly over my years in ministry I have challenged the status quo and believe to this day that if it brings about biblical community (oneness) and therefore a healthy church, I’m game.
I came across this book and have begun reading it these past several weeks. I haven’t finished it, but am in the midst of enjoying it. I think you’ll enjoy it as well.
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Thought that I pass on to you books that I am reading. Here is a first installment of what I’m reading. This is a re-read for me, but well worth the time.
As you know, I have been asking the Lord to ignite in me a freshness. This is one of the books that the Lord put in front of me.
Let me encourage you to read it…and have your staff read it with you. Enjoy!
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