Prepare for 2023 with Ray Keating
Keating, Ray. The Lutheran Planner: The To Do List Solution (Get things done while being encouraged, inspired, and consoled each day). Long Island: Keating Reports, 2022. Spiral. 467 Pages. $36.99. https://raykeatingonline.com/products/lutheranplanner
Here are two titles by Ray Keating for your 2023!
The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist
If you don’t have a degree in economics, how do you figure out what actually makes economic sense and what doesn’t? Ray Keating, a leading economist on small business and entrepreneurship, offers help with a new book titled The Weekly Economist: 52 Quick Reads to Help You Think Like an Economist.
Whether via CNBC, CNN, FOX, websites, or other outlets, many assertions regarding the economy and economic policy are presented that leave people wondering what’s accurate and what’s not. That’s especially the case when declarations by one talking head are conflicted by the next one. The Weekly Economist offers quick reads on topics essential to thinking clearly on economics, or applying sound economic principles to hot topics.
Ray Keating writes, “Yes, economics and thinking more like an economist matter. It is my hope that individuals, by taking just a few minutes for a quick read each week, can clarify their thinking on economics, and thereby, improve their own lives, and the lives of family, friends, colleagues, neighbors, as well as people across the nation and around the world."
(Author website)
What Ray Keating has accomplished with The Weekly Economist is creating the first volume of a catechism on economics.
If our current economic challenges have you confused about supply chain, profits, greed, entrepreneurial motivation, the difference between Main Street and Wall Street, how advertising works, and why private charities are important, try having an open mind and learn from Keating. If only some of our elected and appointed officials and bureaucrats would heed what he has to say on socialism, health care economics, and the true impact of government spending they would learn something!
If you want to understand more about real economics than the majority of Americans, buy and read The Weekly Economist (and look forward to future volumes in this new series) to Help You Think Like an Economist.
Plan to order the new edition of The Lutheran Planner in time for 2023!
The Lutheran Planner: The TO DO List Solution combines a simple, powerful system for getting things done with encouragement, inspiration and consolation from our Christian faith.We all need to get things done each day, while also planning our coming week, month and year. However, it's crucial to maintain the right perspective on such matters. The Lutheran Planner: The TO DO List Solution is a tool for each of us in this ongoing endeavor. And you don't have to be a Lutheran to use and enjoy it.Get organized and set goals using Ray Keating's TO DO List Solution, while enjoying and reflecting upon quotes from Holy Scripture, the Church fathers and other Christian thinkers. In addition, since you fill in the dates, it's easy to get started in any month, and to use the planner during any year.Special features…• Spiral binding so that the planner lays flat for easy use.• Since this is an undated planner, it allows you to fill in months and dates, and get started whenever you like, whether that’s on January 1 or June 15, for example.• Break down your TO DO List in three key ways. First, set the big goals for the year, and update that each month throughout the year. Second, make a one-page list for each week. Third, fill in a daily list that makes sure each day is organized.(Author Website)
I like getting things done. Ray Keating's planner will help you do just that. The annual, weekly, and daily planning pages will help you set goals, make plans (Deo volente; James 4:13-17), and track your progress.
The format of the planner is generous, full letter sized, perfect for your desk, weighty enough for you to take seriously, and filled with interesting quotes that can motivate you to keep going or get back on track all year long.
We're thrilled that The Lutheran Planner is spiral (lay flat technology!) again for 2023. In case you missed it in the author website details above, the planner is even more useful. Need a planner for a fiscal year? Starting on January 15 instead of January 1? This is the planner for you. It's undated. Like this format? Order two. Use one for 2023 and one for 2024. Or, gift one to your favorite Lutheran!
Our next Keating review will feature his latest fiction titles!
Rev. Paul J Cain is Senior Pastor of Immanuel, Sheridan, Wyoming, Headmaster Emeritus of Martin Luther Grammar School and Immanuel Academy, a member of the Board of Directors of the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education, First Vice-President of the Wyoming District of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and a member of its Board of Directors, Rhetoric Teacher for Wittenberg Academy, and Editor of Lutheran Book Review. He has served as an LCMS Circuit Visitor, District Worship Chairman, District Evangelism Chairman, District Education Chairman/NLSA Commissioner, and District Secretary. A graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Rev. Cain is a contributor to Lutheran Service Book, Lutheranism 101, the Hymnal Companion hymn and liturgy volumes, and is the author of 5 Things You Can Do to Make Our Congregation a Caring Church. He is an occasional guest on KFUO radio. He has previously served Emmanuel, Green River, WY and Trinity, Morrill, NE. Rev. Cain is married to Ann and loves reading and listening to, composing, and making music.
