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Book reviews, quotes, and recommendations

Science, Truth, and Competition

Posted on February 12, 2008 by igalindo

The following is from the book Myths: Fact and Fiction about Teaching and Learning by Israel Galindo. How well do you know fact from fiction? Fiction: All truths in science are based on empirical evidence.

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Book review: How to Speak and How to Listen, by Adler

Posted on February 11, 2008 by igalindo

One of the books I recommend most often to my students is Mortimer J. Adler’s classic How To Read A Book. Students who take up my challenge that despite being in graduate school they need to learn to read and … Continue reading →

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Book review: The Other Six Days by Stevens

Posted on February 6, 2008 by igalindo

R. Paul Stevens, professor of applied theology at Regents College, Vancouver, BC has provided what should be required reading for seminarians, clergy, and the informed congregational leader. In The Other Six Days: Vocation, Work, and Ministry in Biblical Perspective (Grand … Continue reading →

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Birth order and you

Posted on February 5, 2008 by igalindo

I’ve been doing some presentations related to Bowen Systems Theory with a focus on the use of doing family or origin work using one’s genogram. In my experience there is no quicker way to self-insight than delving into trying understand … Continue reading →

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Book review: Urban Disciples, by Paris and Eyring

Posted on January 24, 2008 by igalindo

Jenell Paris and Margot Eyring have prepared a most useful tool for those involved in missional efforts, whether leader or participant. Urban Disciples: A Beginner’s Guide to Serving God in the Inner City (Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press, 2000. 99 … Continue reading →

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Book review: Teaching Them Obedience in All Things by Elliston

Posted on January 23, 2008 by igalindo

Edgar Elliston’s chapter in the book, Teaching Them Obedience In All Things: Equipping for the 21st Century (Evangelical Missiological Society Series Number 7. Pasadena, CA: William Cary Library, 1999. 286 pages. $9.95. ISBN 0-87808-381-2) is the seventh in a series … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Christianity for the Rest of Us by Bass

Posted on January 17, 2008 by igalindo

Much is said and written today regarding the emerging church. In Christianity for the Rest of Us, Diana Butler Bass shares stories from mainline Protestant congregations experiencing renewal and transformation through re-connection with historic Christian practices. In reality, she debunks … Continue reading →

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Book review: Fashion Me a People by Harris

Posted on January 16, 2008 by igalindo

The title of Maria Harris’ work, Fashion Me a People: Curriculum in the Church (Louisville: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1989), engages the reader from the outset. Here is a work about the Church claiming its identity as the people of God … Continue reading →

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Strawberries, Fruit, and Memory

Posted on January 15, 2008 by igalindo

The following is from the book Myths: Fact and Fiction about Teaching and Learning by Israel Galindo. How well do you know fact from fiction? FICTION: The strawberry is a fruit.

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Book review: Healing in the New Testament by Pilch

Posted on January 9, 2008 by igalindo

I observe that more congregations are offering “healing services” as part of their ministries. We offered such at my former congregation and every now and then people ask me about it. On those opportunities I stress that it wasn’t a … Continue reading →

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