That's right, I am finishing up my final 2 classes at Southwestern Baptist Seminary to complete the MDiv program. Looking at the syllabus and emailing back and forth with the professors have reminded me why I have "put-off" finishing the degree since 2008. Why have I put these classes off? First, I could only take these classes online since moving Michigan and one class in particular (Baptist Heritage) hasn't been offered since 2008, and the second reason is because I haven't been motivated to finish the degree (yes, I admit that I have been lazy). Although, I expect the next few months to be challenging, I am excited to begin, excited to learn, and excited to finish the degree.
Here is my challenge: Regardless of any decision that we are "putting-off" in our lives (relational, financial, losing weight, completing a major project, etc...), I encourage each of us to finish strong and complete what we have started out to do. There is joy to be found and I think we will simply just feel better about ourselves.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Top 5 Books of 2011
On a regular basis, someone will ask me what books I am reading or have currently read. I try to tweet each book, although tweeting is still a work in progress for me. So I figured that I would answer these questions here in my blog. I read many great books in 2011 but here is my list of the top 5 books from last year:
1. Great By Choice (Jim Collins) - I have read every book that Jim and his research team has put out in the last 10 years and I thoroughly enjoy each and every one. Great By Choice is an incredible book on leadership and I am looking forward to implementing these principles in my ministry both now and in the future.
2. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (Peter Scazzero) - Right time and right place. This book greatly encouraged me in a time of great spiritual need in my life.
3. Onward (Howard Schultz) - I read this book on my summer vacation. You just can't go wrong with a leadership book by the founder of Starbucks. Before you read Onward, I would encourage you to first read, Pour Your Heart Into It. That would give you a good base line for Onward.
4. The Principle of the Path (Andy Stanley) - This book was packed full of great reminders. I encourage everyone under the age of 25 to read this book now.
5. Deep Church (Jim Belcher) - I am thankful for the approach that Belcher took in writing this book. It cleared up some confusion and encouraged me to strive for balance.
How about you? What are your top 5 books of 2011?
1. Great By Choice (Jim Collins) - I have read every book that Jim and his research team has put out in the last 10 years and I thoroughly enjoy each and every one. Great By Choice is an incredible book on leadership and I am looking forward to implementing these principles in my ministry both now and in the future.
2. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (Peter Scazzero) - Right time and right place. This book greatly encouraged me in a time of great spiritual need in my life.
3. Onward (Howard Schultz) - I read this book on my summer vacation. You just can't go wrong with a leadership book by the founder of Starbucks. Before you read Onward, I would encourage you to first read, Pour Your Heart Into It. That would give you a good base line for Onward.
4. The Principle of the Path (Andy Stanley) - This book was packed full of great reminders. I encourage everyone under the age of 25 to read this book now.
5. Deep Church (Jim Belcher) - I am thankful for the approach that Belcher took in writing this book. It cleared up some confusion and encouraged me to strive for balance.
How about you? What are your top 5 books of 2011?
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