I have been considering investing in digital books instead of physical books as I continue to build a library of books for ministry. The question that I have for you is: Apple’s iBooks or Amazon.com’s Kindle. Here is what I have so far: Kindle – Pro Larger selection of books Books are key component to Amazon.com‘s business strategy […]
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In the post, Responsibility and authority, Seth Godin (picture to the right) inspired me to suggest a change in the phrasing used at the ordination of every United Methodist Elder. The post is short enough to warrant reposting: “Many people struggle at work because they want more authority. It turns out you can get a lot done […]
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Can I spend my life without being offended?
While I don’t know much about the author or the book in question, I was intrigued by his comments. What is your response?
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7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis
I recently finished reading Seven Lessons for Leading in Crisis by Bill George. This is a short book that explains basic leadership lessons as described in the names of each chapter: Face Reality, Starting with Yourself Don’t Be Atlas; Get the World Off Your Shoulders Dig Deep for the Root Cause Get Ready for the Long […]
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Boundaries
I appreciated the landmark title from Drs. Cloud and Townsend – Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life. Cloud and Townsend move through defining boundaries, examining boundaries in different circumstances and finally suggestions on how to develop healthy boundaries. This is basic boundary stuff and it is […]
I think that it is a no brainer for the denomination to offer resources on the Amazon Kindle. Imagine these available electronically and portably: The Book of Discipline The Book of Resolutions The Book of Worship The Pocket Book of Worship I found myself wishing for this last weekend when I was at the bedside […]
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Flickering Pixels
I just finished reading Flickering Pixels: How Technology Shapes Your Faith by Shane Hipps. After just finishing the book I felt thoughtful, peaceful, powerful, aware and enlightened. This book was an unexpected breath of fresh air into my life. Hipps is a Mennonite pastor in Arizona who formerly worked in advertising. He has a distinct […]
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The Echo Within
I just finished up The Echo Within: Finding Your True Calling by Robert Benson. I admit that I was a bit skeptical of the book when I started. From the front and back cover, I assumed that it would be a bit too lovely for me. I was surprised at what I found. Benson writes […]
I found Transformational Architecture: Reshaping Our Lives as Narrative by Ron Martoia to be an excellent book that reaffirms the importance of telling the whole story in scripture when having spiritual conversations with non or nominally religious people. Martoia asserts that a focus on the brokenness of people without telling of the creation of humanity in […]
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Only Nuns Change Habits Overnight
I received Only Nuns Change Habits Overnight, by Karen Saclf Linamen with a slight hesitancy. I thought that this book would be only for women and I would struggle moving through it from beginning to end. I was wrong. Linamen provides solid advice about life change that is written in a light hearted and fun […]
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Me, Myself and I AM
Me, Myself, and I AM: A Unique Question and Answer Book: The Story of You and God by Matthew Peters is a book unlike any other that I have experienced before. Through a series of questions on many topics the author guides the reader through a discernment process. It is designed to be used in any […]
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The Greatest Words Ever Spoken
The Greatest Words Ever Spoken: Everything Jesus Said About You, Your LIfe, and Everything Else (link to Amazon) is the second book by Steven K. Scott. As described on the back cover, “For the first time ever, all the statements Jesus made in the New Testament have been brought together under more than two hundred […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 