Chris Powell is a genuinely nice guy. I had an issue with a company he works with and his wife personally handled it for me. He and his wife are reall...moreChris Powell is a genuinely nice guy. I had an issue with a company he works with and his wife personally handled it for me. He and his wife are really great people.
This book is Chris's history, dreams, and visions along with the Carb Cycle eating plan. He provides everything you need in the book. I read it in 24 hours, it really is motivating, especially for people like myself who have more than 50 pounds to lose. He writes about health holistically and I believe it will change my life. (less)
Throughout my career as a teacher and children’s pastor, I have experienced over thirty children who were on the autistic spectrum. Ashamedly, I had n...moreThroughout my career as a teacher and children’s pastor, I have experienced over thirty children who were on the autistic spectrum. Ashamedly, I had never read a book from the parent’s perspective. Rodney Peete, former NFL quarterback talks about his struggle to parent R.J. his son who is autistic.
I enjoyed the book because Peete looks at the situation like most men would. He first had to deal with the reality that his child had autism, then he had to work through what that meant for R.J.’s future. I am sure this is a difficult thing for a dad to go through.
In each chapter, Peete gives some pointers on what he did, also giving what worked really well with his child. Through this book, there are basic ideas and a few complex ones. If you know very little about the Autism Spectrum, this would be a great book to pick up. If your child was recently diagnosed with Autism, you should definitely check it out. It is biographical in nature and is an easy read.
My top three take aways: 1. Don’t always insist on eye contact to mean that a child is listening to you. (This can be true for any child) 2. Don’t ever give up with helping a child, seek help and change your methodology. (It truly takes a support group for special needs kids) 3. A lot of parents are in need of support. He states that 1 in every 150 kids is Autistic. (This is a call for the church to be active and accepting of ALL children into our communities)(less)
If you have a dream or had a dream, this book is for you. Matthew will take on his (and many other's) journey through the ministry at the LA Dream Cen...moreIf you have a dream or had a dream, this book is for you. Matthew will take on his (and many other's) journey through the ministry at the LA Dream Center. This book has made me think and has also encouraged me to never give up!(less)
Leonard Sweet did it again. He helped me to revive an old way of thinking that was dying and breathe new life into it. Len made a way for all of us to...moreLeonard Sweet did it again. He helped me to revive an old way of thinking that was dying and breathe new life into it. Len made a way for all of us to know we can still be the gospel, even with all our shortcomings.(less)
I really enjoyed this book. I think it describes where many of us have been or will be going in the coming years. I will say it is easier at a writer ...moreI really enjoyed this book. I think it describes where many of us have been or will be going in the coming years. I will say it is easier at a writer to not take a position on issues such as he'll, sexuality, and atonement, but for church leaders we should really pick a place. That is also what concerns me a bit about this book. In the last chapter she states this state of not knowing. If I believe there could be a hell it changes me a bit. It changes many of my conversations and conclusions. No one gets the luxury in this information age to be in estate of unknowing. As a former Emergent type person, I know that being Emergent is now synonymous with being gay- affirming and pluralistic in belief. I hope the conversation is not decided yet, as I am open to God speaking to my heart as well. (less)
I learned that we can introduce tough concepts to our children and/or students and they can wrestle with the same deep struggles we have with issues l...moreI learned that we can introduce tough concepts to our children and/or students and they can wrestle with the same deep struggles we have with issues like homelessness. I really feel that this book could be the beginning of a strong curriculum dealing with poverty on a kid's level. Great book, I would recommend it to anyone, especially because it is not overtly religious. (less)
This was an incredible read about how to be the hands and feet of Jesus. It is a challenging book that gives some real ways to serve in the community,...moreThis was an incredible read about how to be the hands and feet of Jesus. It is a challenging book that gives some real ways to serve in the community, yet keep a strong grasp on the message of Jesus as healer and redeemer. (less)
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