Boundaries for Leaders are revealed

                                                                                                                        BOUNDARIES FOR LEADERS


I found Boundaries for Leaders so intriguing, that I needed to read it twice before this review was completed.  It's very easy to read and flows in a steady understandable manner.  It introduces the concept of realizing the power to influence others, when the appropriate culture/climate is established by declaring boundaries.  The boundaries being based on what's created and what's allowed.  While there is nothing earth shakingly new about leadership principles in this book, the applicability and straight forward presentation of the information makes it an enjoyable read and it projects a vision for the reader that these ideas really are doable in the live a day world.  I have read hundreds of  management/leadership books, but I actually found myself excited about this one.  I discussed the ideas presented in the book with others and developed a plan of action, implementing many of the techniques into both me professional and personal lives.  The book provides methodologies of developing boundaries, which ultimately are reflected by connecting, creating, and growing people, oneself included.
An excellent, practical read for anyone interested in leading others, as well as developing yourself in the process.

FEARLESS

 

The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam Brown

 

Expecting another detailed account of the military missions of the Navy Seal teams, I sat down to read Fearless.  Halfway through the 273 pages, I still had not encountered the death defying skills and heroics generally associated in this genre of book.  Quite frankly, I was bored.  But don't stop reading this review on that note!  The first half of this book describes and develops the man, whose career is that of a U.S. Navy Seal.  As I neared the end of the book, it all fit together so neatly and that satisfying feeling of having read a meaningful book overcame me.  The first half of the book really does a great job of developing the foundation (also the chapter 1 title) of Adam Brown, the process of growing and developing the worldview with the tenacity needed to not only achieve membership in the Navy Seals, but to attain a level of recognition as one of the highest achieving seals in history.  As the second half of the book develops, there are high action, up tempo descriptions, with the crescendo being a riveting account (spoiler alert) of the battle action, in which Adam Brown was killed.  For the remainder of the book, all the foundation information provided in the first half of the book, sealed just how meaningful his entire life had been.  An excellent book, but one which must be read in it's entirety, to be satisfying.  I would recommend it for anyone, however if you enjoy reading about the harmony and hope of mankind, then this book may be especially appealing to you.  4.5 of 5.0 stars.

 

http://fearlessnavyseal.com/  -  author's website

 

http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/catalog.php?work=217213  -  more info.

 

http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/files/2013/03/SneakPeek_FearlessTP.pdf  -  read chapter 1..

 

http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/author-spotlight.php?authorid=153527  -  author's bio.

 

 "I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review."

 

 



Yours Is The Day Lord
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   Yours Is The Night

By Jeanie & David Guthrie
 


The book consists of Christian prayers, which have contributed to the greatness of the living Christian tradition of The Church. Just a simple examination of the bibliography provides insight into the sources of the prayers and provide great resources for further study, if desired. The book has a year's supply of a morning and evening prayer, written in the english of their time, from Old Testament to 2012. As you read and medidate through a few weeks of this collection, it is very easy to appreciate the universality of a loving and just God, Creator and Sustainer, Savior, and Judge. This book provides not only a model for praying, but enables a deeper, more intimate level of being, as it brings us into that place of holiness and communion with the unchanging and faithful God of the Bible. The prayers may be read respectfully and new revelations are possible. This book would be useful as a teaching tool, for personal devotions, or to connect the Bride with the Groom. The prayers typically short in length, easy to read. I would reccommend it.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com., book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.  This book may be purchased at BookSneeze®.com.

I am That I am

I AM THAT I AM by Judy Azar LeBlanc



This book is a well documented, theologically conservative account of the eight covenants of the Holy Bible. 20% of the book is dedicated to the first seven covenants and the remaining 80% of the text is dedicated to the last covenant, the covenant of grace as revealed through Jesus Christ.  While there are multitudes of pages  written about Christ in the annuals of literacy, much less is written and explained about the previous seven covenants of the Bible.  LeBlanc has presented these seven covenants in an understandable manner, allowing for a fuller comprehension and appreciation of God's covenant of grace, the last of the eight.  I found my relationship deepening with Jesus, as I meditated and contemplated the connectedness, progression, and revelation of the character of the creator God  of Scripture.  On several pages of the book, LeBlanc uses the phrase, "it all fits together" and I believe that is the strength of the text.  She does a masterful job of providing all the pieces regarding covenantal theology and then providing how God has utilized them to fulfill His will in creation.  Much of the teaching occurring in churches throughout America is focused on individual scriptures and dare I say taken out of context when exegeted for the flock.  While this is useful, when those individual pieces of scripture are formed together into the mosaic, which the Bible is, the whole magnificent picture develops into a more clear and beautiful masterpiece.  This book has helped to accomplish that for me.  It presents the covenants as pieces of the mosaic, resulting in the beauty of God's plan, the final covenant of grace, with Jesus Christ entering time and space.  This book is useful for teaching the Word of God, but it is also useful for a personal deepening of the understanding, love, and obedience to Jesus.  Interspersed throughout the book are verses, predominantly from the New American Standard Bible and commentary provided by numerous respected theologians and pastors of both current and past eras.  I found this book challenging and informative.   Purchase it at www..BookCrash.com, rated 4.5 of 5 stars, I recommend it highly.

ISBN-10: 1936746107

ISBN-13: 978-1936746101

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CALLED TO CONTROVERSY by Ruth Rosen

                                         

 The following review is given through my high expectations of this subject, prior to my reading this book.  Messianic Jewish Christianity has interested me immensely, thus when the opportunity to review this book arose, I was excited.  I expected greatness!  I was met with a book of mediocrity instead and would rate it as 2.5 stars of a possible 5 stars.
The book follows the life of Moishe Rosen, from his early years through death at an elderly age.  I did appreciate understanding how the Spirit of God used an obedient person to accomplish his will and further build the kingdom.  It provides hope for any of us, as we follow Christ.  However, I found the book moved very slow and labored through the first five chapters.  Much of the writing added nothing to the substance of the story and I found myself drifting off, as I read it.  The first five chapters could have been as relevant in one tenth the space and words.  Ruth Rosen did a nice job of presenting the Jews For Jesus ministry as a work of God and credited many others in her fathers' life, as contributors to the establishment and administration of the ministry.  I discovered Moishe Rosen to be a humble, obedient, and persistent man, in love with Jesus and the Jewish people.  For that, I am grateful, even as I found this book to be an average read.
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THE SUM OF NUMBERS
            Authored by Carole J. Greene



What a fun book, that is if you enjoy thinking, enjoy math, and the thrill of solving a problem.  This book provides eighty word problems, in which you much utilize some basic algebraic functions to solve.  Upon getting this book, I immediately delved right in, and easily "conquered" the first few problems.  Feeling pretty confident and even smug, I started working some of the more challenging problems, and quickly realized that there are some very challenging, thought provoking problems here. I worked through them and must say that they take many twists and turns, requiring creative problem solving skills.  I found the book very interesting and challenged my level of math skills.  Successfully solving these problems resulted in satisfaction and increased my ability to think, I am sure of it!  As is stated in the book itself, some knowledge of algebra and equations is needed, so if you possess those skills, I would highly recommend this book and all of the challenges it holds.  Answer's are provided in the back of the book  It will not disappoint, as you will be busy with it for hours!  I teach a Financial Principles course and plan to incorporate this type of word problems into the class.
Rated: 4.5 stars of 5.

ISBN-10: 1434909751

ISBN-13: 978-1434909756

This book is Published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. and may be purchased at this website, http://dorrance.stores.yahoo.net/sumofnumbers.html.


 

JOHN LOCKE Philosopher of American Liberty
         Why Our Founders Fought for "Life, Liberty, an Property"


WOW!  I must have been asleep in all of the American History and Philosophy courses during my lifetime, because I missed the impact of John Locke upon the formation of our country's basic philosophy and upon other political/governmental development throughout the world.  This book presents Lockes argument for a biblical based foundation on which Liberty, freedom, and property ownership are given rights to human beings.  It is a very easy and understandable read, but to contemplate and fully glean the encompassing relationship between Locke, the scriptures, and political/governmental systems, it takes a bit of time. I recommend this book to all high school level and above.  The author, Mary-Elaine Swanson, specifically wrote about John Locke to counteract the oft misstated ideas of his philosophy being based upon a godless rationalism and secularism.  Facts are stated clearly and pointedly, based on verifiable evidence, which support Locke's positions.  He was a believing and practicing Christian and formed his philosophy of government based on his Christian worldview.  This is an excellent read, extremely informative, and for this sleeper during class, extremely enlightening.  Since my completion of this book, hardly a day has passed in which I haven't thought about something in it!  Purchase it at www..BookCrash.com.  Rated: 5 of 5 stars.

ISBN-10: 0983195730

ISBN-13: 978-0983195733

Disclosure of Material: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookCrash.com book review program, which requires an honest, though not necessarily positive, review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s CFR Title 16, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.