For the next few days, different people will be contributing reviews and thoughts to each chapter in Reggie Joiner‘s book Think Orange. Why would you want to join in on this journey? Well, I think Reggie put’s it best: You don’t have to agree with everything that I say. But could you agree with me … Continue reading
Later this year, a new book by Michael Chanley along with 34 others is coming out called Collaborate: Family + Church. This book is put out by Ministers Label. I am really excited about this book because it is more than just “another” family ministry book. It is a collaboration of 35 leaders and how … Continue reading
If you haven’t already heard about it Jon Acuff of Stuff Christians Like fame is coming out with a book of the same name. The book comes out at the end of March, and I can’t wait. Well, Jon has put out a challenge out there to bring his book up to number 10 on … Continue reading
Everyone in the garden looks to Antonio the ant to protect all the bugs so when Angus and his friends move into the garden disturbing the peace and being discourteous to their neighbors, the bugs in the garden look to Antonio to make Angus leave. God reminds Angus, though, that all of us are asked … Continue reading
Go ahead and watch the above video. It’s worth the 9 and a half minutes. It’s from a general session at the Northwest Ministry Conference in 2009 where Leonard Sweet addresses how we look at scripture. I found the clip via the Out of Ur blog. I like his contrast between taking scripture apart like … Continue reading
(picture originally uploaded to Flickr by lamazone) For those of you who might not already know, this week has been declared Orange Week by the wonderful people at ReThink. Actually, it all started when Kenny Conley stated he was going to be posting all things Orange this week over at his blog. ReThink picked up … Continue reading
I came across this post at Scot McKnight‘s blog Jesus Creed. He highlighted Ivy Beckwith‘s new book, Formational Children’s Ministry. I was pretty excited to see it show up on McKnight’s blog. Anyway, I encourage you to hop on over, take a look at the post and leave a comment.
(picture originally uploaded to Flickr by American Red Cross) Many of you, like me, are heartbroken by the pictures of the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti a couple of days ago. It can be overwhelming and disheartening thinking of how we can help. Then you hear about something a public Christian figure says … Continue reading
Alright, I’ve got two great books sitting on my shelf that I will be reading next and reviewing… and giving away! They are new books from two of my favorite people when it comes to spiritual formation. I need some help, though. Which one should I read first? Which one do you want to see … Continue reading
(photo originally uploaded to PhotoBucket by annvoskamp) I am fascinated by stories. I love picking up a book and entering a whole new world. I love sitting down and listening to exciting adventures (whether real or fictional). There is nothing I like more than entering into a story: walking down new paths, smelling the air, … Continue reading
