October 28, 2004

In, But Not Of

If you haven't yet purchased a copy of Hugh Hewitt's excellent book In, But Not Of, I can't think of a better way to spend $12.59 today - that's less than a price of a delivery pizza for a book that could help you help change the world for the better.

The book, subtitled "A guide to Christian ambition and the desire to influence the world," is a practical guide to the nuts-and-bolts things a person should do to maximize their opportunities to achieve a position of significant influence.

The book is not a theological discussion of the propriety of a Christian pursuing power and influence, but a nuts-and-bolts guide to making such a pursuit successful so that the Christian can be salt and light to the world and influence it positively. With chapters as short as two pages and a few hundred words, the the book is an easy read and would make a perfect gift to any high school or college student on your gift list, though it also is perfect for older folks as well.

Hewitt, by the way, is a lawyer, author, radio talk show host, former adviser to Ronald Reagan. He's also a blogger.