Author Archives: Chris MacKinnon

After the Hangover: the Conservatives' Road to Recovery

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Chris MacKinnon

The Conservative movement in America curiously finds itself in the spotlight again. After the May’s primaries, several career politicians are finding themselves with nothing to do after January 2011. Prior to that, the state of Massachusetts, long considered a Democrat … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Multi-Site Church Road Trip

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Chris MacKinnon

Most of us in pastoral and church leadership circles have heard the term multi-site. My current church talked about the idea ourselves a couple of years ago. I went online and downloaded some information, but ended up with more questions … Continue reading →

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"The Pursuit of Holiness" by Jerry Bridges

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Chris MacKinnon

God tells us in Scripture, “Be holy, for I am holy.” Many of us struggle each and every day with what it means to be holy. Do we follow a list of do’s and dont’s? If so, whose list do … Continue reading →

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"It Came From Within" by Andy Stanley

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Chris MacKinnon

“…each of us lives from the heart. And the health of your heart will be reflected in the quality of your life” (204). While this quote comes from late in Andy Stanley’s It Came From Within: the shocking truth of … Continue reading →

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"Real Church" by Larry Crabb

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Chris MacKinnon

I’ve just finished Larry Crabb’s Real Church (Thomas Nelson, 2009). When I found it in the bookstore, I thought, “This sounds like it will encourage my thinking about the Church, modern Christianity, and what it means to be the Body … Continue reading →

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"It's A Wonderful Imperfect Life" by Joan C. Webb

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Chris MacKinnon

“It’s A Wonderful Imperfect Life” (Regal Books, 2009) is a book for women who by their very nature seem bent on having it all and making everything perfect. We believe whole-heartedly that it can be done if only we can … Continue reading →

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"Branding Faith" by Phil Cooke

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Chris MacKinnon

I eagerly picked up Phil Cooke’s book, “Branding Faith: Why some churches and nonprofits impact culture and others don’t” (Regal Books, 2008). For many years I’ve been a proponent of the power of a brand. I worked for a national … Continue reading →

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"All In" by Michael DiMarco

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Chris MacKinnon

Risk is a part of our lives, almost every moment of every day. In the past twelve months, salmonella ran through 42 states because of what some thought was tomatoes, though many would confess they don’t have a clue where … Continue reading →

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C. J. Mahaney's "Christ Our Mediator"

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Chris MacKinnon

I must first admit that I picked up this book for several reasons that were less than honorable. It’s a shorter book, so I thought I might quickly add to my pitiful books read count for 2008. I’ve also seen … Continue reading →

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"The Roots and Fruits of Fasting"

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Chris MacKinnon

I recently read The Roots and Fruits of Fasting by Dr. Mary Ruth Swope for a project I’ve just completed.  Dr. Swope is semi-retired, devoting time to speaking and teaching on nutrition.  She takes a very different approach to fasting.  While … Continue reading →

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