The Daily Docket (7/29/14)

N is for NazarethThe Arabic letter comes from the mark the ISIS militants are placing on the homes of known Christians. “N” is for “Nazarene,” those who follow Jesus of Nazareth. Perhaps it’s a good time to reflect on why Nazareth matters, to all of us. The truth that our Lord is a Nazarene is a sign to us of both the rooted locality and the global solidarity of the church.

3 Disciplines Every Youth Leader Needs to Succeed— The youth leaders with longevity and impact are not always the flashiest but most have at least 3 common disciplines they consistently exemplify:1. The Discipline of Prayer, The Discipline of Fitness, 3. The Discipline of Intentionality.

Why Pastors Who Take Walks are More CreativeDon’t just take my word for it. A recent Stanford University study found that the simple act of walking improved a person’s creative thinking ability by 60%. Someone who is walking, or has recently sat down after walking, is 60% more creative than a person who has been sitting.

Working From Coffee Shops Could Be Destroying Your Creativity— I’m not sure I agree with this one (because I love working in coffee shops), but its  interesting.