Archive for the ‘Books’ Category
Saturday, December 31st, 2011
I thought of writing a book review but ended up with a song inspired by a book. “Grace found me” is a phrase quoted from the book All Is Grace: A Ragamuffin Memoir which is the memoir of beloved author and speaker Brennan Manning. We think we can earn God’s love, God’s favor. We can’t. Even at our best, most religious selves we fall short. We all do. And, at our worst, God’s hand reaches out for us. All we have to do is reach for it. His hand will find our hand. (more…)
Friday, July 15th, 2011
“Reflect: Fifty-two Stories for Worshipers” compiled by Stan Endicott was just released! This book is a compilation of stories from worshipers is designed for leaders and worshipers. The stories allow the reader to be reminded about finding points of worship from the perspective of many writers, some who are worship leaders and arts leaders such as Sally Morgenthathaler, Rick Founds and Joe Horness. I also am a contributor to the book, which of course I am humbled to have been asked by Stan Endicott.
My worship team enjoyed my reading of one of Stan’s reflections last night at rehearsal entitled “Eye of the Beholder”. I can see the potential of this book as a ministry resource both for personal devotions and for leading a team of worshipers through it. What is unique to me is the use of personal stories by people anyone can relate to. I am grateful to Stan for allowing me to be a part of this project and hope you pick up a bunch of copies!
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Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
The “new media” is no longer something church ministries are considering, it is a part of our new way of communicating. However, are most of us in ministry properly equipped to even ask the right questions in navigating this enormous and ever-changing method? Whether it’s an online church service, social media strategy or your online presence, Vince Marotte asks the right questions in his book Context and Voice. Those of you who listen to WorshipMythBusters.com podcast will remember Vince on our show about Tech and Innovation. Go get his book here!
Friday, March 25th, 2011
The mainstream media, which means CNN, newspapers and crafted press campaigns have saturated us with the news of the controversial Rob Bell and his new book “Love Wins – A book about heaven, hell and the fate of every person who ever lived” released March 15. Really, the controversy was more about the statements Bell himself pulled from the book in a video teaser as well as bits from bloggers. Red meat was thrown to those who feel obligated to guard us all from false teaching and heresy. A firestorm brewed and Bell became a NY Times bestselling author as a result.
Fellow bloggers have flocked to either attack the teachings pulled from the book or defend Bell from these attacks. It seems few actually stood up for the teachings in the book, but were offended by the tenor of the conversation. Those attacking focused on “exegetical” issues like Bell’s use of the Greek language. Admittedly, even one supporter of Bell said the book is sometimes “disjointed” and “poorly written” while making a legitimate statement that some detractors did not even read the book. Good points! (more…)
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