Happy weekend, friends! Here is the latest Six-Pack of recent posts on faith, ministry, and who-knows-what! I think it’s one of the best in a while.
If six is too many, start with my two *Picks of the Week* as an easy entry point.
For a steady stream of such links, follow me on Twitter ( @JasonBandura ) to the right of this post. Sharp quotes and solid articles are tweeted 3-4 times daily.
Today’s edition:
1) 21 Skills of Great Preachers
There are few things I enjoy discussing more than preaching. Let’s start there with a lengthy quote I found on Josh Reich’s blog, though I’m unsure where it’s from.
2) The Most Overlooked Leadership Skill (*PICK OF THE WEEK*)
This short piece, from HBR, starts with Ultimate Frisbee and ends with a great reminder for anyone wanting to influence others, from kids to friends to whomever.
3) Alister McGrath, On Spiritual Transformation
Scot McKnight shares some insights, from Alister McGrath, on what it takes for real transformation to happen in a life of faith. If you don’t know McGrath, he was a prof at Oxford until 1998. Translation: He’s pretty sharp.
4) What is the Dark Night of the Soul?
This short TGC post strives to clear up some of the confusion, due to misuse, that swirls around this rich centuries-old and spiritually-rich phrase.
5) Can Noisetrade’s Free Downloads Still Save Music?
I’ve been discovering great music on Noisetrade for a couple years now. Here, CT tracks why the idea of giving away free music was birthed in the head of Derek Webb.
6) How to Focus: The Four Best Secrets to Unitasking (*PICK OF THE WEEK*)
I love A.J. Jacobs. He’s funny and curious, and that’s enough for me. In this post, he plays right into my long-held conviction that multitasking is a myth. And makes me laugh a couple times along the way.
There you go!
May your weekend be one of renewal as you rest and play and praise!
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