“If you see yourself as a ‘little sinner’ you will inevitably see Jesus as a ‘little Savior’.” — Martin Luther
Finished reading: Is Hell For Real? by Erik Raymond. Short, sensitive, biblical, and clear. It is a perfect introduction to this sober topic. Thanks @erikraymond. 📚
Non-parent mentors matter. And the upcoming school break is a good time to invest in a teen you know. So send a text and schedule something today.
Currently reading and loving: Reformed Preaching by Joel Beeke 📚
Finished reading: The Unfolding Word by Zach Keele 📚 Watch for a coming review.
An important link (#2) in my better leading, better meeting blogchain was missing. It’s fixed, so now you get more reading recs.
I’m enjoying the new Paleo Protestant Pudcast by @oldlife this week. Check it out. anchor.fm/darryl-ha…
Instructions: Circle the correct answer. If you are unsure which is the correct answer, mark that by putting a (+) next to the question.
Grading: Incorrect, sure - 0 points Incorrect, unsure = .25 points Correct, unsure = .75 points Correct, sure = 1 point
Explanation: Because your goal is to get the right answers and be accurately confident about them, there are three things that can reduce your overall grade: wrong answers, underconfidence, and overconfidence. Marking which questions you are unsure of lets your overall grade reflect both these goals. Accurate answers and accurately assessed confidence gain you the most points.
Takeaways from George P. Shultz on trust 13 page PDF:
- take the jobs you can do well, then do them
- keep standards high
- no empty threats
- care about the people you serve
- build trust, then inspire
- set good missions and equip to win
- speak with authority on moral issues
Updated my OPC Form of Government Commentary page.. Dr. Strange has added commentary on meetings, ordination, installation, and more.
🎵 Ever wish you could have just one more day?
What kind of idealist are you? There’s a kind you don’t want to be.
“Idealistic people who have moralistic notions about how people should behave without understanding how people really do behave do more harm than good…. as well-intentioned as they are, impractical idealists are dangerous and destructive, whereas practical idealists make the world a better.” —Ray Dalio