7.27.2007

Random Randomness

- I'm sitting in our newest Starbucks but may need to move to my old location for future Starbucks Sessions. This one seems to constantly smell of vinegar. Maybe a cleaning solution of some sort? It doesn't seem like anybody else notices, but I can't ignore it.

- I've been writing some small group curriculum and have been pondering the life of Paul. We're set to dedicate only one lesson to him, but the more I think about his life before Christ, his conversion, his ministry, his writings, his influence etc. it's tough to come up with only one lesson. For now I'm turning it into a lesson on dedication. Paul was extremely dedicated in each life role.....

- My family had dinner with our potential children's pastor and his wife last night. GREAT couple and I'd be thrilled if they joined the team.

- Haven't read a really good book in a little while. Any suggestions?

- Leaving to Summer Camp on Sunday which is always a highlight.

12 comments:

.justin said...

i've often wondered what [S]aul's parents were really like and how their personality/parenting styles influenced his life's ambition to be super-dedicated in no matter what he did.


i don't have anything concrete yet, but lots of good speculation and "scripture play" happening.

Mark E. Eades said...

What about "Made to stick" I thought an excellent read and some very useful ideas.

James said...

I just got done reading '747' by Joe Sutter. Touted as the story of the development of the 747, I see it more of a book of great leadership examples, grit and determination, never giving up etc. Real interesting read. I haven't read a book that quickly for years.

brandonearly said...

Books...
Everyday Theology
http://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Theology-Cultural-Interpret-Exegesis/dp/0801031672
Younger Evangelicals
http://www.amazon.com/Younger-Evangelicals-Facing-Challenges-World/dp/0801091527

Mike Lovato said...

Dude, check out Simple Church by Thom Rainer. Really good stuff.

Embracing my perfectly imperfect life said...

"Me myself and Bob" by Phil Visher. yes the veggie tales guy. I am not a big reader but ... i hubby and i were reading it together he dosed off after about chapter 2 (cause he was beat not board) and i could not stop. I ended up on chapter 5 before i noticed. Visher is funny even though he talks about hard time where he learened some things about leaning on GOD, the hard way.

Droopy's said...

You Should Read Controlled Chaos!!1

Ange said...

Velvet Elvis is pretty good.... Right now I'm reading Blue Ocean Strategy -- great book!!

Dave Miers said...

"The Atonement" by Leon Morris

Wayne-O-Mite said...

"The Vision and the Vow" by Pete Greig and "False Witness" by Randy Singer (fiction) are two good, easy to read ones.

Leigh Sarti said...

Something different. Try "Chasing Francis" by Ian Morgan Cron. Hgighly recommended by McGill and Myself. Need i say more?!

Robbie Foreman said...

Serve God, Save the Planet by Matthew Sleeth.
Everybody wants to Change the World by Tony Campolo
Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell (Awesome Book)