I get that being a teacher doesn't make me an expert on parenthood or child-rearing, BUT I do get to spend at least ten hours a day with other people's children which gives me the chance to know what sort of parents I want to mimick and which parenting styles we want to avoid like the plague. As we prepare for our first little one, we are reading like crazy so that our kid is never "that kid." I'm not sure this is a totally preventable thing, but we can try.
Anyway, Boundaries with Kids has to be the best single read on coaching (read: parenting, teaching, growing,influencing) healthy respectful children. Everyone who interacts with kiddos in any way should read this. The number one take away that everyone should understand is that as adults, we can empathize with the struggles kids go through but we must interact with them in a way to prepare them for a successful future.
Evidently there are a number of Boundaries books out there. I'm guessing that they are all worth the read.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Rumors of God by Darren Whitehead and Jon Tyson
In their newly released book, Rumors of God, Darren Whitehead and Jon Tyson captivate readers with an engaging mix of intellect and references to modern culture. I received a complimentary of this book to review for www.BookSneeze.com. I typically find it impossible to finish books of this genre because they seem to be copies of previously written books and filled with clichés. However, I have found Rumors of God to be thought-provoking and insightful.
In ten chapters, Whitehead and Tyson explore the various ways that our contemporary lives intersect with a God who is often relegated to archaic rituals and outdated ideology. Beginning with an intersection of Habakkuk declaring that he has heard of God’s fame and an ordinary woman who uses her professional talents empower destitute women. They continue by questioning the purpose of our slavery to over-packed schedules; hinting that humans were created for more than accomplishing an endless stream of tasks. After the challenge to find our value apart from busyness, Whitehead and Tyson delve into the differences between mercy and grace. Who knew that these, often synonymous terms, could be so clearly differentiated? Finally, they circle back around to re-evaluate the prayer of Habakkuk and why we seldom find true value in relationship with God.
In ten chapters, Whitehead and Tyson explore the various ways that our contemporary lives intersect with a God who is often relegated to archaic rituals and outdated ideology. Beginning with an intersection of Habakkuk declaring that he has heard of God’s fame and an ordinary woman who uses her professional talents empower destitute women. They continue by questioning the purpose of our slavery to over-packed schedules; hinting that humans were created for more than accomplishing an endless stream of tasks. After the challenge to find our value apart from busyness, Whitehead and Tyson delve into the differences between mercy and grace. Who knew that these, often synonymous terms, could be so clearly differentiated? Finally, they circle back around to re-evaluate the prayer of Habakkuk and why we seldom find true value in relationship with God.
From chapter to chapter, Whitehead and Tyson explore how the rumors of God that are revealed in the Bible have real-life applications in our contemporary society. They use antidotes, historical references, economic theory, and literary analysis to link past to present… to breathe new life into the faith of readers.
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