Blogs

Top 16 Books of 2016
I always look forward to Tony Reinke’s annual list. Would make a great reading plan for 2017.

How to Read the Major Prophets Devotionally
“In the end, the best way to understand the Major Prophets is simply to invest time in reading them prayerfully. It’s not always easy going, but we can be confident God will enrich our souls when we seek him in his Word.”

Let’s Sing the Songs Jesus Sang
An article on the resurgence of Psalm singing.

5 Reasons Leaders and Creators Need Routines
“Creativity is fostered in daily rhythms that conserve your best thinking and energy for your work.”

How Domino’s Pizza Reinvented Itself
Fascinating article on how Domino’s turned around its sinking business and share price. One paragraph that caught my attention towards the end of the article can easily be applied to church leadership/

Omission bias is the tendency to worry more about doing something than not doing something, because everyone sees the results of a move gone bad, and few see the costs of moves not made. Loss aversion describes the tendency to play not to lose rather than play to win. “The pain of loss is double the pleasure of winning,” he argues, so the natural inclination is to be cautious, even in situations that demand creativity.

Kindle Books

The Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, and Gospel Assurance—Why the Marrow Controversy Still Matters by Sinclair Ferguson $3.99.

Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines by David Mathis $3.99.

Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full: Gospel Meditations for Busy Moms by Gloria Furman $3.99.