TRENDS AND NEWS FOR MEMBERS
OF CHRISTIAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

KEY ARTICLES/LINKS/UPDATES--IN THIS ISSUE:

>> New Leadership Books: Barna, Hybels, Pope and More (Lots More!)

>> CEOs as Sinners

>> George Barna's Do-It-Yourself Web Test: Are You a Leader?

>> Next CEO Dialogue: August 13 in Colorado Springs

>> Pay Raises: 4% and Dropping

>> Blanchard and Cathy's New Book: The Generosity Factor*

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>>>>>FIRST THOUGHTS

In his new book, Saved From What, R.C. Sproul comments on American self-esteem and the holiness of God.  "The narcissistic quest has worked.  We are not worried about the wrath of God because we have discounted the severity of our sin.  Our self-esteem is a shield protecting our eyes from God's Holiness. Meanwhile, throughout Scripture we find the pattern of God shattering human egos.  We see it in the experience not only of Isaiah but of several others." (Published by Crossway Books, www.gnpcb.com.)