- Great article Amy wrote right before going into labor!
- The pastorate is a calling, not a job. Great reflections by Guy Chmieleski.
- Stephen Lutz on the importance of strategy (doing the right things vs. trying harder)
- Fascinating article on the world young women are growing up in
- The Giants magic number is 5!
Category: Link Shares
Follow This
I don’t have a ton of time for a reflection piece today, and, it may be a while before I get around to posting here again. The baby is due Friday and we are rooting for earlier!
So, if you would like something to read on a daily basis I would strongly suggest checking out Sojourn’s new “Soul Work” Blog: daily reflections on the Psalms. It’s good stuff!
Obama, Fatherhood, Personality, Reading, etc.
- Obama says fatherhood is more important than schmoozing
- Fascinating infograph on personality types and the use of social media
- Reading reduces stress!
- Adam McLane on the upside of negative feedback
- Eugene Cho on the women of the political conventions
Creativity, Humility, Risk, and The Importance of Turning Off Your Phone
- The always awesome Steven Pressfield reminding you that you have something to say
- I have found this to be true: Turn off the phone (and the tension)
- Why the “sex before marriage” conversation continues to be vital
- Adam on humility in ministry
- Rebecca on the importance of “just do something”
Experience, Women in the Church, Philosophy, and Sweeps
- Guy Chmieleski wrote a great post on 15 things he’s learned in 15 years of campus ministry
- Millennials buy a lot of books!
- Q&A with Scot McKnight on Barna research regarding women’s role, women in the church, women in leadership
- BU prof Stephen Prothero on the difference between Christianity and Ayn Rand’s philosophy
- Oh, and the Giants SWEEP the Dodgers!
Quietness, Sommoliers, the Olympics, and Other Thoughts of Interest
Olympics, Women, Water, and Other Thoughts
- Julie Clawson’s incredible article on the olympics and the objectification of women.
- Please check out Ryan’s 5-7-5 project!
- Good story from Joplin in the aftermath of the mosque fire
- We are still wrestling with how to “classify” Hispanics
- Some thoughts on prayer [teaching at REUNION]
Mainliners, Turning Pro, Olympics
- Scot McKnight weighs in on the debate de jure: what’s up with liberal Christianity?
- Rhett Smith on the Fear of Missing Out
- Daniel Kirk: “You ARE True Value”
- Some thoughts on turning Pro
- This is so true…it’s been a battle to avoid Olympic spoilers
Evil, Habits, Eastie, and the Olympics
- The third, and final, installment of Rolling Stones inspired posts over at Faith on Campus
- Stephen Prothero, BU professor, on the Aurora tragedy and how we talk about evil
- On a completely different note: 9 habits of highly successful people
- Showing off East Boston!
- My favorite Olympian can be found here
Quiet Leaders and Rock Stars
- Shameless self promotion: Part II of some articles I wrote for Faith on Campus
- Another articles on what teenagers think: this time about the Holy Spirit
- The article that caused quite a stir this week: can liberal Christianity be saved?
- Stories worth telling: compelling us against our will?
- Great article on quiet leadership.
stephenboutrywords 