I've been published. It's kinda weird.

My review of Joann Jung's Godly Conversation has been published in the Fall 2012 issue of the Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care (Vol. 5, Issue 2). "Godly Conversation: rediscovering the Puritan practice of conference lays out a historical-theological case for adding Puritan conference to contemporary Christian formation. Conference is discourse about Scripture, in the context of mutual soul care, for the purpose of knowing and doing God’s truth" (dinky excerpt from the review). I recommend the book to those in ministry or preparing for ministry. And in a bit of self-promotion, I recommend you read my review. :-)

The journal is on EBSCOhost and Academic OneFile for those who have access to these services.

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First Impression of The Art of War

I listened to the Librivox recording of Sun Tsu’s The Art of War. I must report that there is unexpected wisdom in this ancient writing.

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Prepping to read (meme)

Booking Through Thursday asks:

"Do you cheat and peek at the ends of books?"

I nearly always to an Adler-style scan before reading a book.

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The Glory of Christ, A. M. Ramsey (book preview)

The NT understanding of glory, founded upon the OT usage of kavod (radiance-power) and centered on the person of Christ, unifies Christian doctrine and worship.




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Learning to Notice Together

much silence
the gentle uncovering
bearing souls toward him

ears, heart
probing, waiting
all-with-all, journeying
learning, leaning

practiced quiet
expectant
Spirit here
discerning the path

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Informant

• Seeking God Together: An Introduction to Group Spiritual Direction by Alice Fryling

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Interpreting Basic Statistics (Micro Review)

Claim: Exercises are provided on the assumption that reading and interpreting excerpts from actual research reports better prepares students as statistical researchers.

Practical, thorough, interesting.

Interpreting Basic Statistics Fifth Edition

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The Critical Journey (Micro Review)

Claim: Understanding one's locations, faith journey, and locations of others provides guidance for getting out of cages and transitioning stage to stage.

Informative, practical, doable.

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When the Church Was a Family (Micro Review)

Claim: Modeling life after "the strong-group, surrogate family relations of early Christianity" is the only and best way to be Jesus-followers.

Powerful, researched, ecclesiology must-read.

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The Celtic Soul Friend (Micro Review)

Claim: To be a Celtic soul friend--a place of sanctuary for another--encourages growth in wisdom and depth.

Broad, insightful history, uncovering practical significance.

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Wasting Time With God (Micro Review)

Claim: Enjoying God's presence, especially in the disciplines of meditation and question asking, deepens our relationship with him.
Practical and passionate, guidance with ample examples.


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Practicing the Presence of People (Micro Review)

Claim: The principles of relating to God in contemplative prayers correspond to our relations with people.

Thoughtful, meditative work, guiding the reader to learn love.


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Sacred Companions by Benner (Micro Review)

Claim: Spiritual friends and spiritual directors journey alongside us and help us attend to the voice of God.

Thorough definition from an informed amateur's perspective.



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Life Together (Micro Review)

Claim: The Scripture provides the "directions and precepts" by which Christians live "life together under the Word" (17).

True classic; life-tested amidst dire circumstances.



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The Primal Blueprint (Micro Review)

Claim: Following ten simple, adaptation-driven rules of eating and moving results in a healthy, lean, fit, happy human.

Reasoned and clear; great primal lifestyle guide.



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Patient Heal Thyself (Micro Review)

Claim: Through the Maker's Diet, probiotics, and lifestyle changes, patients can heal themselves.

Science-experience in support, but tends towards sales pitch for author's company. Detractors.

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Spiritual Formation-Educational Research Mash-up

16 weeks at the intersection of community and inferential statistics
16 weeks of reading and thinking and writing
16 weeks of expertise-creation
PhD spring 2010

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The Coconut Oil Miracle (Micro Review)

Claim: Coconut oil and related coconut products should be consumed and applied for overall health improvement.

Good research base; excellent use suggestions; title is extravagant.



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Body by Science (Micro Review)

Claim: Exercising muscle groups to failure once per week best accomplishes health and fitness.

Good research foundation; adaptable to health-fitness level; makes time for life.



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In Search of Confident Faith (Micro Review)

Claim: A biblical view of faith and intellectual/emotional skills for faith-development equip Christians to communicate and practice faith.

Clear argument, great examples, needed corrective.





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The Diet Cure (Micro Review)

Claim: By nutritionally balancing eight imbalances, frees one from cravings, overeating, and some illnesses.

Views carbohydrates as best source of energy; makes eating too complex.

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