As a reader, the idea behind the Kindle (an electronic reading device designed and sold by Amazon) is intriguing but I must admit that Kindle, version one…left me going “ho-hum”. I knew what they were trying to accomplish with the device b ut it just didn’t strike me as something I could really make use of…
Well, now Kindle 2 is out (or will be February 24th for those with the money to snatch them up before they run out of stock) – and from my initial preview, these machines are radically different and have me singing a much different tune…as in, “I’d love one, thank you!”.
The sticker price is a little high for my budget so I’ll have to start saving my spare nickels and dimes.
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This will be a short review since this book was a more specialized review of a study done by Willow Creek Community Church. The topics and discussion are focused more towards church leadership and it’s purpose is to make sense of some key survey data that was collected from numerous churches across the nation.
The book presents some valuable information that looks at the underlying causes and motivations of the people that make up our churches. While some of the conclusions are nothing revolutionary, there are plenty of insightful conclusions that run a bit counter to what many churches perceive their purposes and directives are and how well they are meeting those needs and concerns.
BUY NOW: “Follow Me (REVEAL)” (Greg Hawkins, Cally Parkinson)
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This was a great and relatively short book by someone who is a fabulous communicator. Andy Stanley is the pastor of one of the more recognized churches in the US and has put out some excellent resources. If you haven't heard him speak, I suggest grabbing a podcast or looking for one of his DVDs. The book itself was a loaner from my father who is always passing along books he's read. During my last visit - he was in the middle of reading it and as soon as he finished - it was a pretty adamant..."read this". Within the pages, Andy Stanley looks at what makes a good leader and what he talks about comes from his own journey. One of Andy's strengths - whether speaking or writing - is his ability to humanize things and the book is no exception. He draws much of his wisdom from his own successes...
Read MoreEver wonder how famous people over the years manage their days? Here’s a cool reference to a site devoted to that very topic.
Daily Routines is a blog that does nice work of compiling accounts of how famous minds—great, inspired, slothful, procrastination-prone, and otherwise—set about their tasks. All the quotes and anecdotes come from linked interviews, biographies, or other accounts, and while the workers covered tend toward the creative side, there’s a few mathematicians, architects, and other left-brainers. Definitely worth a read if you feel like your own work routine could use a reboot, or you just need reassurance that even Kafka—okay, especially Kafka—found it hard to just sit down and write.
[From Daily Routines Details the Productivity Habits of Famous Folks [Habits]]
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Check out this clever video featuring Darren King, drummer for Mutemath.
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