Archives: Reviews

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad OnesAuthor: James ClearGenre: Self HelpPublisher: AveryPublished: October 16, 2018Format: Soft CoverISBN: 978-0735211292 Atomic Habits was not what I expected.  At first glance the title lead me to believe that this would give me some major habits to develop in order that I can change my life for the better.  When I think Atom, I think large explosion, or the Atomic Bomb, Read More …

The Tools: 5 Tools to Help You Find Courage, Creativity, and Willpower – and Inspire You to Life in Forward Motion

The Tools: 5 Tools to Help You Find Courage, Creativity, and Willpower–and Inspire You to Live Life in Forward MotionAuthors: Barry Michels, Dr. Phil StutzGenre: Self HelpPublisher: Random House Publishing GroupPublished: May 21, 2013Format: Soft CoverISBN: 978-0812983043 I came across The Tools much like most readers in the last year, I saw a Jonah Hill’s Documentary “Stutz” on Netflix. I enjoyed reading this approach to therapy.  I have often grown tired of just talking about Read More …

The Church Called Tov

A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses of Power and Promotes HealingAuthors: Laura Barringer, Scot McKnightGenre: Church LeadershipPublisher: Tyndale ElevatePublished: October 6, 2020Format: HardcoverISBN: 978-1496446008 I wish this book was out when I first became a pastor. The book is divided into two major sections. 1. Forming and deforming church culture: This section is a primer on identifying toxicity in the church and it’s leadership. While it is aimed mainly at Read More …