I got done reading In, But Not Of by Hugh Hewitt a couple weeks ago. It is a very inspiring book. Even though my life path doesn't really fit in with the overall theme (gaining power and influence to affect the Kingdom of God in a big way), it still impacts me. Some of the main points that I take from it are how to handle office politics (especially a lot of the negativity), that I need to be a bit more well rounded, that politics do matter and that moderation is really good. It's a quick read but I highly recommend it. If any of my children have a calling in life to be a leader then this book will help. It definitely lays down some good ideas on how to network and get on a career path that will impact God's Kingdom in a very positive way.
One tangible result of this book is I've excercised almost every morning since finishing it. I find that I'm also able to shun more of the negativity at work. Broken-Wife is now reading the book and we talk about it a lot.
Posted by Tim at June 18, 2003 10:50 PMKudos for responding to some of the challenges in In But Not Of. I enjoyed your site. Keep it up!
Posted by: Curtis Yates at June 19, 2003 08:14 PMSaw your site on Hugh's site... some thoughtful comments... more interested in reading the book now... btw... nice site!
Blessings!
Paul
Posted by: Paul Bishop at June 19, 2003 11:01 PMMy only "negative" comment RE Hugh's book is one should not pass it by because the book is oriented by Hugh to 35 and younger. You can read my Amazon review under the name "macvolant".
Posted by: Chuck McVey at June 20, 2003 05:35 AMChuck, I agree. I'm 38 and will never live in LA, NY or DC. I will never be a real leader. All that said, it is very practical and I really liked your review. I will be reading it again and studying it a bit more. Just gotta wait for my wife to finish it.
Tim
Posted by: Tim Rogers at June 20, 2003 05:47 AM
