Description: Path of Life: The Way of Wisdom for Christ Followers looks at wisdom literature from the perspective of a pastor deeply concerned about the condition of contemporary society. Western culture in general and American culture in particular has unwisely cut itself off from its deepest spiritual, moral, and practical roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Overcoming the deep-seated incoherence of our society will involve a recovery of sources of moral and practical wisdom that lie at the very roots of human society. This book is an attempt to take a look at these roots in a way that is accessible not just to experts but also to laypersons who are willing to work a bit to understand the sources of our current condition and the way forward.

Centered Living/Centered Leading: The Way of Light and Love is an adaptation of the Tao Te Ching designed to help Christ-Followers live and lead wisely. The book consists of a Preface and Introduction to the Tao Te Ching, followed by an Adaptation of the Tao Te Ching for Christians with a brief Commentary on each of its eighty-one chapters. Leaders in government, industry, and non-profit organizations are bombarded with advice concerning how to become better leaders. Much of this advice draws on Western, secular leadership theory. There is nothing wrong with this approach. Yet, Christian leaders cannot forget that their success will be more affected by who they are than by techniques of leadership theory. In this book, Chris Scruggs explores the application of Eastern Wisdom to Christian leadership, adapting the wisdom of the Tao Te Ching for Christian leaders, concentrating on the spiritual and moral character of Christian leadership, indeed of leadership generally.