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Music List: Music Favorites

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:34:10 GMT

Music Favorites

Michael Franks: Abandoned Garden
Abandoned Garden
Smooth Brazilian atmosphere and allusions.
Neil Sedaka: Calendar Girl
The Definitive Collection
Great oldie from a more innocent time.
The Beach Boys: Good Timin
Sounds Of Summer - The Very Best Of The Beach Boys
Great oldie from a more innocent time.
Casting Crowns: Life Song
Lifesong
This is what life's all about for me
Diana Krall: Love Letters
The Look of Love
Sultry Bossa Jazz
The Beach Boys: Sumahama
M.I.U. Album/L.A. (Light Album)

Book List: FEATURED BOOKS

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:12:08 GMT

FEATURED BOOKS

Gregory A. Boyd: God at War: The Bible & Spiritual Conflict
See "My Recent Reading" blog
N. T. Wright: New Heavens, New Earth
See "My Recent Reading" blog
Dan Poynter: Writing Nonfiction: Turning Thoughts into Books
This is a must-have book for ANYONE writing a book. You should read this BEFORE you submit your manuscript or book proposal to a publisher. It can save you lots of pain and wasted effort.

Book List: ESSENTIAL LIST FOR WRITERS

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:47:50 GMT

ESSENTIAL LIST FOR WRITERS

Ron Hansen: A Stay Against Confusion: Essays on Faith and Fiction
By a dear brother. This collection speaks for itself.
W. Terry Whalin: Book Proposals That Sell
This book has helped me tremendously. I keep it on my currently reading list because it is a constant reference in my office.
William Strunk Jr.: Elements of Style
The Writer's Bible of craft.
Dorothy L. Sayers: Mind of the Maker
A theology of Creativity and Imagination for Writers, Artists, and Craftsmen.
Leland Ryken: The Christian Imagination
The Practice of Faith in Literature and Writing. The Christian Imagination brings together in a single source the best that has been written about the relationship between literature and the Christian faith. I've included this in two lists on my site. Why?
Robert Hudson: The Christian Writer's Manual of Style: Updated and Expanded Edition
Very helpful and important addition to your writer's toolbox.
Kathleen Kendall-Tackett: The Well-ordered Office: How To Create An Efficient And Serene Workspace
This will be a GREAT help!
Jerry B. Jenkins: Writing for the Soul: Instruction And Advice from an Extraordinary Writing Life
You will find this a helpful and encouraging book for writers.
Dan Poynter: Writing Nonfiction: Turning Thoughts into Books
This book is a bargain at its current price. Poynter has given us everytihing and more than we could have asked for in this chock-full reference for non-fiction writers. I return to it often and follow his advice. He's an experienced mentor.

Book List: My Most Important Books

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:47:14 GMT

My Most Important Books

Richard J. Foster: Celbration of Discipline
This will be a great help if you're wanting to see more victory in your life.
C. S. Lewis: Chronicles of Narnia
Blackaby: Experiencing God
Clear account of how to experience and relate to God.
Gregory A. Boyd: God at War: The Bible & Spiritual Conflict
Regardless of what one thinks of Boyd's thesis and argument, this is an important book. One MUST come to terms with the biblical arguments presented regarding God's character and plan.
Adler: How to Read a Book
How to rightly read a book.
Gordon Fee: How to Read the Bible For All Its Worth
This is a foundational book for ANYONE who is SERIOUS about Bible study. It is like taking a seminary course in exegesis made simple.
Richard M. Weaver: Ideas Have Consequences
Heavy going, but worth the effort. This is foundational for understanding the culture and where it's headed.
Lewis: Mere Christianity
N. T. Wright: New Heavens, New Earth
***** This is a must read!
David Limbaugh: Persecution
Tozer: Pursuit of God
Going deeper.
Mr. J. Rodman Williams: Renewal Theology
This is an excellent work of scholarship and inspiration by a renewal theologian. This is one of the few theology books that seconds for my devotional reading.
Leland Ryken: The Christian Imagination
The Practice of Faith in Literature and Writing. The Christian Imagination brings together in a single source the best that has been written about the relationship between literature and the Christian faith.
Janet L. Folger: The Criminalization of Christianity
Read this book before it is banned in your state or city.
Stephen L. Carter: The Culture of Disbelief
I'm interested in law. This book is by a Yale Law Professor and a believer. His take on how justice and the law fares in our American culture.
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version, Reference Edition
An excellent English translation of the Bible. Perfect for study and devotional life.
James W. Sire: The Universe Next Door
Catalgue of Worldviews. Know why you see reality as you do?
Ralph W. Neighbor: Where Do We Go From Here?
The Book that has begun the Second Reformation of the church. A serious challenge to our current Ecclesiology.

Book List: My Current Reading

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:46:40 GMT

My Current Reading

Dennis McCallum: Organic Disciplemaking: Mentoring Others Into Spiritual Maturity And Leadership
Edward H. Hammett: Reframing Spiritual Formation: Discipleship in an Unchurched Culture
Gregory A. Boyd: Satan & the Problem of Evil: Constructing a Trinitarian Warfare Theodicy
Michael Shaara: The Killer Angels
The Battle at Gettysburg following Chamberlain, Longstreet, and Lee.
Vickie Bare: Workshop Wonders: The Ultimate Guide to Rotation Sunday School (Workshop Zone)

Book List: Recently Read or Reviewed

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:42:32 GMT

Recently Read or Reviewed

Gregory A. Boyd: God at War: The Bible & Spiritual Conflict
see "My Reading" blog
Jonathan Waterman: In the Shadow of Denali: Life and Death on Alaska's Mt. McKinley
Found this to be very interesting and adventurous. Would love to see the Alaskan wilderness.
Chaim Potok: My Name Is Asher Lev
Marq de Villiers: Sable Island: The Strange Origins and Curious History of a Dune Adrift in the Atlantic
Excellent study of one of the loneliest, isolated, and interesting places in the north Atlantic.

Custom List: Available for Publication

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:36:35 GMT

Available for Publication

ARTICLE: With Jesus in VT
Christian leaders must be with Jesus. I have practiced daily, weekly, monthly, and annually "asides" for over fifteen years. I share what I've learned in these times away.
ARTICLE: Leading Where I've Never Been Before
The joys and dangers of leading in new directions in a congregation.
BOOK PROPOSAL: Secret of Drinian
A fantasy novel for young readers.
Sons of God: God's Authority and Our High Calling
Our world is imploding. The Creation groans to see God's sons unveiled. Little is written about the Kingdom authority of God and how that affects our high calling as "sons of God." What is the core reason Jesus died and rose again?

Book List: Other Reading Favorites

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:56:29 GMT

Custom List: I Am Currently Studying

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:08:09 GMT

I Am Currently Studying

Book of Revelation
What else can I say? Tough going.
Authority
Most of the problems facing our world are the result of our rebellion against the authority of the Kingdom of God. What is the nature of God's authority? What is God's plan for reestablishing His Kingdom and saving the world?

Custom List: My Most Recent Articles

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 00:35:17 GMT

My Most Recent Articles

Leading Where I've Never Led
GodlyPlaces.com is a new Gathering place for believers. It is a hub of Christian Resources worth checking out.
Satisfied With the Goodness of God
Men and women in ministry were meant to be joyful in their service to God. This speaks to all of us who need to consider the joy of those in ministry.
Breakthrough Moments in Small Groups
A featured article at smallgroups.com in September 06.
Leadership Authority in Lifegroups at One Church
How one church understands the authority and responsibility of its small group leaders. March 07 issue at Smallgroups.com.
Authority in the Small Group: How We Do It
We believe that godly authority is authority to bless, not Lord it over people. Our authority as Lifegroup Leaders has its source in the Father's love.

Custom List: Helpful Sites for Writers

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:26:53 GMT

Helpful Sites for Writers

Music List: Some Favorites

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 23:16:53 GMT

Some Favorites

Michael Franks: Abandoned GardenAbandoned Garden
The Beach Boys: Good TiminM.I.U. Album/L.A.
The Beach Boys: SumahamaM.I.U. Album/L.A.
Georg Philippe Telemann: Trio Sonata in A Minor - GraveTwo Violins and One Guitar
Georg Philippe Telemann: Trio Sonata in A Minor - VivaceTwo Violins and One Guitar Vol 1

Custom List: Places to Get Published

Sat, 29 Oct 2005 13:27:52 GMT

Places to Get Published

Custom List: Helpful Ministry Sites

Sat, 24 Sep 2005 04:03:17 GMT

Helpful Ministry Sites