Books
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I’m a huge fan of time travel-themed science fiction. Neal Stephenson, along with his co-author Nicole Galland, nailed the time travel sub-genre perfectly in this magical and witty novel. Using an unconventional and engaging literary style, The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. follows a primarily first-person retelling of how a hopeless and unlikely trio birthed…
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One of the most surprising pieces of information Berger provides in his book, Contagious, is the importance of in-person word of mouth transmission of ideas. Berger asks the question, “What percent of word of mouth do you think happens online?” The answer surprised me, as I’m sure it will surprise you. I’ll get back to…
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After months of work, I’ve finally published this short book. Here is a description: When John the Baptist declared that he was unworthy to be the slave of Jesus, he set a precedent for a right view of ourselves and a right view of our Saviour. Biblical humility requires a view of Jesus that is…
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I wanted to have it done over a year ago. But alas, it is nearly done. One more chapter and the conclusion, and then off to get it edited. My goal is to have it published by the end of November. It is titled (un)Worthy: How a right view of our unworthiness proves the great worth…
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Pope Francis has made his mark as a man of compassion and mercy, spending time with prisoners, outcasts, and those who may have unfortunately been considered enemies of the Christian church. In his short book, The Name of God is Mercy, Pope Francis describes what should be the hallmark of Christian people. In a clear…
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There are only a few people throughout recent history that we can honestly say have had a profound and lasting impact on our everyday life. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Richard Branson, and Howard Hughes are just some of those people, and Elon Musk has become one of them. In the last twenty years, Musk has…
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Who can imagine a catastrophic event causing worldwide devastation spanning thousands of years, causing humanity to pursue previously unthinkable survival strategies? In a profoundly complex and unpredictable way, Neal Stephenson does just that, while combining science, technology, drama, psychology, and philosophy in his latest novel, Seveneves. While the length and scope of the book may…
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A question that weighs on the minds of many is that of the difference between reading a story and watching a visual presentation of the same story. Anyone who reads a book before watching the movie version of that book will offer their strong opinion about which version was “better.” In a charmingly transparent manner,…
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Have you ever asked yourself why money is important to you? It seems like such a simple question, but I challenge you to take a couple minutes to think about it. Ultimately, our sincere response to that question will reveal to us how we should set up our financial plan. This is how Carl Richards…
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One of the most valuable lessons I learned in college was during my internship in the office of the college president. I admired President Mark Maxwell’s leadership style. He didn’t attempt to accomplish everything that was asked of him. Rather, he thoughtfully declined requests that were better suited for someone in a different position. This…
William Knelsen 