Every Good Endeavor

Notes on this book at http://godandworkmatters.blogspot.com/

Ok...I haven't finished this book, but it's noteworthy enough to go ahead and post about it! If nothing else, to cause me to stay focused on it. Bought in October, 2012 on Kindle and have to get it in hardback so I can make notes.

Slow, deep...read about marketing.

The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell

Game changer 

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

Major re-read going on, along with numerous videos and audios (over 25 hours).

Today Matters by John C. Maxwell

1st book in required reading as part of John Maxwell Team Certification 

What You Say When You Talk to Yourself by Shad Helmstetter

Re-Read from 1987... 

Pilgrim's Progress

This is my 4th try at this book, but the first "in today's English."

I started reading 2 weeks ago, I'm a 1/3 through and I'll finish it this time. A very good read to ponder. There's no doubt why men like A.W. Tozier read it dozens and dozens of times.

Again, this is a must read on Dave Moore's list.

12/21/2012 Update/ finished it! Intriguing. 

The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness

Great short read. I read on Kindle and will probably purchase a hard copy for notes.

"The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness." Not too many can tell this like Keller.

What a freedom that would be.

Redeeming the Rountines by Robert Banks

Reading a second time. Dave Moore recommended I read this and notes show I read this in 2008. It is much more meaningful now.

There's been a lot of water under the bridge these 4 years.

Already, I've been led to search out what others have to say about "The Theology of Sleep." 

Love Works by Joel Manby

Michael Hyatt recommended this book and it's a good read; 5. Mandy is writing about experience, not opions, not theories.

I'd say that the book is also a great example "effective followers."

Platform: Get Noticed in a Busy World by Michael Hyatt

Reading, pondering, practicing. Progress can be tracked at www.DannyLSmith.com


Book: "Hell's Corner," by David Baldacci

Another great Baldacci read; Camel Club! This is not my 1st Kindle read, but it is the first time I've purchased a novel on Kindle (reading on iPad). During my recent move, boxing, lugging and unboxing 200+ fiction book, giving away at least that many....well, the Kindle thing is cheaper and easier. And I think I liked it...the Kindle thing...loved the book.



Book: "Shadow of the Almight: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot" by Elisabeth Elliot

This was in interesting book to read, at times difficult. In reflection though, very real. Knowing the end result, I was very anxious and reluctant to get to the end.

The author and wife chronologically wove together Jim's journals and letters to herself and other family members, added some of her own thoughts and feelings. Reading someones journal entries doesn't make for that good of a read, but it is real.

One thing about the book I find interesting, and very real, is the fact Elisabeth wrote the book in part to support herself and daughter.

Jim Elliot's life was in the shadow of the almighty; devoted and passionate about reaching people groups that had never heard about Jesus.

I'm sure many original readers of this book truly felt he wasted his life. Jim knew the dangers as did his wife and history has since proven that Jim was following God's shadow.

To that end....

The Meaning of Marriage by Tim and Kathy Keller

Thanks to Nolan Egbert for this recommendation. I've also found some things online, including a YouTube of Keller at NYU speaking on this subject.

Important subject, explained well, and a good read.

Good notes!

Erasing Hell: What God Says About Eternity, And Things We Made Up by Francis Chan

Reading

Book: "A Man Called Peter," by Catherine Marshall

This is an incredible read about an incredible man and written by a loving wife who is a gifted author. During a recent move I realized I noticed and realized I had never read this book. Reading this when I did was a Godsend. We had just moved from a home I'd expected to die it (and almost did). Reading about the love Peter Marshall had for God, his intensity to his calling and how God brought him along a very unusual path.....well, it was just a good time to read such.