Barnabas File

This is a book that is best taken in small doses.   I would suggest a chapter a day.   It’s not that the material calls a person to deep meditation, but the ideas presented here deserve time for reflection and rumination if they are to have the desired impact.   Although there is little here that is profound and much of it is common sense, the ideas shared can be life-changing.   Davidson’s purpose is to challenge each of us to consider the things that get in the way of pursuing our passion—the thing that will bring us true fulfillment in life. Some of his comments will cause you to smile, some to frown, and some will just get under your skin! Some things here will challenge you; some you will just find meddlesome or preachy.   Either way, you have the opportunity to consider whether to embrace the idea or not.   I have my favorites in the collection and there are some with which I struggle.     In writing about “Perfection,” Dav...

I have known very few real change agents in my life. Sam Davidson is one of them. Sam is a writer, entrepreneur, and dreamer who believes that the world needs more passionate people. So he is one!  He also mobilizes others to be passionate about things that matter (or should matter) to each and every one of us. Sam sees the infinite possibilities in each situation and does not hesitate to become an advocate for them. Because of that, he often makes me uncomfortable (but that’s a good thing). In addition to being a very practical theologian, Sam is the co-founder of Cool People Care and Proof Branding . He has a new book entitled 50 Things Your Life Doesn’t Need . I recommend it to you and provide an excerpt here. One Thing Your Life Doesn't Need: Complaints Without Action Sometimes, there’s no better stress or tension reliever than letting off some steam by complaining. Yell, stomp your feet, or throw something (as long as it’s not at someone’s head). Just don’t let co...