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A Gentle Word to the Church on Politics

In Gospel, PersonalTags Augustine, Leadership, PoliticsPublish DateJanuary 26, 201715 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

Accordingly, two cities have been formed by two loves: the earthly by the love of self, even to the contempt of God; the heavenly by the love of God, even to the contempt of self. The former, in a word, glories in itself, the latter in the Lord. For the one seeks glory from men; but the greatest glory of the other is God, the witness of conscience. The one lifts up its head in its own glory; the other …

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The Forgotten Promise Of American Liberty

The Forgotten Promise Of American Liberty

In Leadership, PersonalTags America, Eric Metaxas, Freedom, Leadership, political, PoliticsPublish DateJune 14, 201620 Views2 Comments samluce

It is during election years that the precarious nature of our republic is most evident to even the politically disengaged. Eric Metaxas newest book that releases today does a great service to our Republic by publishing …

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Signs of Political Idolatry by Tim Keller

In GospelTags idolatry, Politics, Tim KellerPublish DateNovember 12, 201210 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

I’ve wanted to do a post on how we put far to much trust in politics as Christians. We go far beyond of civic duty as a citizen and end up in political idolatry. Tim Keller …

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My reading list for 2012

In Leadership, Links I LikeTags Building, list, Politics, Steve JobsPublish DateJanuary 19, 20126 Views7 Comments samluce

The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business Silos, Politics and Turf Wars Unleashing the power of rubberbands The Circle Maker Creating Community: Five Keys to Building a Small Group Culture Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, …

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My name is Sam Luce and I have been a pastor at Redeemer Church in Utica NY for the past 24 years. 18 of those years serving as children’s pastor. Currently, I am serving as the Global Pastor to Families. This is my personal blog it is focused on Discipleship, Family Ministry, and Theology.

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7 responses to “My reading list for 2012”

  1. Henry Zonio Avatar
    Henry Zonio
    January 19, 2012

    You haven’t read Diary if a Wimpy Kid, yet? *gasp* 😉

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  2. Greg Baird Avatar
    Greg Baird
    January 19, 2012

    Looks like a great list! I'll have to check out some of those. I just finished a book by my former mentor that I will be recommending to every leader from now on – Amplified Leadership by Dan Reiland. It is simply the best book on developing your ministry leaders that I've ever read. Pure gold!

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  3. Margo Avatar
    Margo
    January 19, 2012

    I've had a late start creating my own reading list for the year, so I'm searching through my favorite blog posts to steal some reading list ideas from them—and your reading list had some really, really great books on it! I'm going to plan on reading several of the books you listed here, and I look forward to reading your thoughts on them.

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  4. Jonathan Cliff Avatar
    Jonathan Cliff
    January 19, 2012

    I'm gonna read my Bible.

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    1. samluce Avatar
      samluce
      January 20, 2012

      And the Jesus Juke of the day goes to Mr. Jonathan Cliff

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  5. Ron Avatar
    Ron
    January 22, 2012

    Reading The Circle Maker right now. Great book

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    1. samluce Avatar
      samluce
      January 23, 2012

      Do you like it?

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