Archive for Books
Christians Are Hate-Filled Hypocrites?
Ed Stetzer of Lifeway Research has an interesting post about a new book by sociologist Bradley Wright titled “Christians are Hate-Filled Hypocrites . . . and Other Lies You’ve Been Told: A Sociologist Shatters Myths from the Secular and Christian Media.”
It’s well worth checking out.
Read the article here
Propagandists And The Church
I’m currently reading "Under The Unpredictable Plant" by Eugene Peterson.
Speaking of the reality of churches and ministries he writes "Propagandists are abroad in the land lying to us about what congregations are and can be. They are lying for money. They want to make us discontent with what we are doing so we will [...]
Maxwell Book In Process
John Maxwell is experimenting with a collaborative effort in authorship. His new book “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect” is being placed chapter by chapter on his blog to allow comments and critiques.
This weeks chapter is titled “Connectors Inspire People.”
Killing Cockroaches
Just finished reading “Killing Cockroaches” by Tony Morgan.
I’ve followed Tony’s blog for a while now and have the “Simply Strategic” books which he coauthored along with Tim Stevens (they are worth the money).
The title of the book comes from Tony’s experience in killing cockroaches while holding a high level management position. It is a [...]
Book Review: Blue Like Jazz
While I was on a brief vacation I picked up a copy of the book “Blue Like Jazz” for 50 cents at a Thrift Store. I had heard a lot about the book, pro and con, and decided to make it part of my summer reading list.
Most of the reading was done while waiting [...]
Unfashionable: Adding To The Reading List
Tullian Tchividjian’s new book “Unfashionable” has just been released and from what I’ve read looks to be an interesting addition to the reading list. The theme of the book is what it means to be the church in the world while refusing to be of the world. In the words of Ed Stetzer it [...]
