by Scott Bullock | Sep 19, 2023 | Book Reviews, Change, Habits, Routines
My Aversion to Self-Help Books & Their Gurus but Why I Recommend This One! I am not one for “self-help” books. I know that I probably could use some more personal coaching advice, but… my habit of going on my own is hard to break. That is why James Clear’s 2021...
by Scott Bullock | Jun 27, 2023 | Masculinity, Storytelling
Spoiler Alert:This review contains some minor spoilers about the plot of Ted Lasso. Content Alert: Ted Lasso contains adult themes, sexual content, and strong language. I’ve read at least six articles and op/ed pieces in the NYT on the AppleTV+ hit series, Ted...
by Scott Bullock | May 26, 2023 | Preaching, Sermons
How do you choose what to preach on any given Sunday? Are you a… Lectionary Preacher? Occasional use of the lectionary, select seasonal use of the lectionary, or full-throttle every Sunday and any mid-week service in-between lectionary? Walk-Through-The-Bible...
by Scott Bullock | Apr 25, 2023 | Baptism, Children
The 2023 survey that was conducted by the Wall Street Journal in partnership with NORC at the University of Chicago found that only 39% of the 1000 adults polled deemed religion “very important” to them compared to the 62% from a similar study in 1998. Within the...
by Scott Bullock | Mar 8, 2023 | Leadership, Ministry, Preaching, Storytelling
The Master & His Workshop I remember first walking into my friend Andrew’s new workshop, housed in a colonial-style barn and situated on an expansive wooded acreage on the Eastern Seaboard. Think Bob Villa and “This Old House”! The barn had been refurbished to...