I read an average of 45-50 books a year. I read biographies, theology & Biblical Studies, military history, sports, novels. From time to time, I’ll review a book here that has made an impression on me.
The sub-title of EntreLeadership is “20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches.” That is the essence of what this book is about. Dave Ramsey is one of the most trusted voices in America when it comes to money matters. Four and a half million people listen to him every week on more than five hundred […]
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Ian Morgan Cron’s memoirs is another one of my favorite reads of 2011. I found myself being drawn in from the first page. The CIA component of the title added a sufficient layer of mystery to hook me. Cron is also very funny and really knows how to tell a story. At the same time, his story evoked
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If you saw the HBO mini-series, Band of Brothers, or better yet, read the book by the same name, you probably remember Sergeant Darrell “Shifty” Powers. He was one of the original members of Easy Company. He holds the incredible distinction of being the only soldier from Easy Company who fought in every major campaign
Navy SEAL Sniper, Howard Wasdin tells his story in this incredible book. It is co-authored by Stephen Templin, a former SEAL himself. This book was more like a ride than a read. Wasdin takes us on a fast-paced journey through his painful, troubled childhood, up to his decision to join the Navy. After being in
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Green Beret Major Rusty Bradley co-authored this book and narrates the action. He was there in the middle of the fight in 2006, leading a Special Forces unit and a group of Afghan soldiers in a bitter fight against Taliban fighters. This is one of those rare books that really puts you in the middle of the
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Just two paragraphs into the book, Andy says, “When we are on the receiving end, grace is refreshing. When it is required of us, it is often disturbing. But when correctly applied, it seems to solve just about everything.” Grace is often one of those elusive “Christian words” that we hear and use all the
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The inspiration for this book came when Anne Jackson posted a question on her blog: What is one thing you feel you can’t say in church? The response was overwhelming. Hundreds of people responded, Christians and non-Christians alike. People confessed to fears, addictions, doubts about God and the Bible, and many other things. Most people posted anonymously
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Tim Irwin’s book, Derailed, is not your normal book on Leadership. He doesn’t give three steps to becoming a more visionary leader. He doesn’t tell the reader how to motivate the people in their organization. Instead, Irwin deals with the most overlooked aspect of leadership, the leader’s character. Derailed provides six case studies of high profile CEOs who were either fired
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Francis Chan’s book, Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit, seems to be aimed at the non-Charismatic/non Pentecostal segments of the Church. It provides a basic theological and practical introduction to the person and work of the Holy Spirit. The heart of Chan’s message is that the Church as a whole has
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The weakest area of Chan’s book is his neglect of really developing the many ways that we are led by the Spirit. In his effort to not appear overly “charismatic,” Chan avoids almost all mention of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. He seems to come down squarely in the non-Charismatic camp that says, “If God wants to
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