If you have ever left the church, whether 30 years ago or 3 weeks ago, Out of Sorts: Making Peace with an Evolving Faith may resonate deeply with you. Largely the story…
Category: Book Review
5 Gears – Book Recommendation
Do you sometimes feel that your personal and/or professional life is far too busy? Does it seem like even though you work very hard, some important comittments and people are being ignored? Would…
Vainglory – Mini Book Review
For those of us who have public roles, whether they are based in real life, social media, print, or some other context, Vainglory: the forgotten vice is an excellent (and perhaps necessary)…
A Curious Mind – Mini Book Review
Since I love day-dreaming and imagining what could be, I was intrigued by Brian Glazer’s new book A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life. Having just finished reading it today,…
Aliens and Evolution – Two Book Reviews
I love going to the Prince George Public Library, wandering upstairs, and browsing through the wide variety of suggested books on display. The librarians make great suggestions, and I never know what…
What Do Want To Do With Your Life?
In the timeless words of the dysfunctional father in Twisted Sister’s classic video (click here to relive 1984!) … “What do you wanna do with your life?”. For many of us, the…
Like it or not, your leadership is temporary
“Every pastor is an interim pastor.” That bold statement is the opening sentence of Next: Pastoral Succession That Works. It is true for public, private, and non-profit leaders. I think it is…
Decisive (How to Make Better Decisions)
Each of us makes multiple decisions every day. Big decisions, small decisions, and sometimes we even make life-changing decisions. But how often do we make the best decisions? I recently read Decisive: How…