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Logitech MK850 Performance Wireless Keyboard and Mouse ComboLogitech MK850 Performance Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo Boost your productivity and comfort with the Logitech MK850 Performance Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo. Designed for seamless multitasking, superior comfort, and advanced wireless connectivity, this premium combo delivers exceptional performance for professionals, students, and home users alike. BUY LOGITECH MK850 COMBO NOW Product Highlights Ergonomic cushioned keyboard with palm rest

Logitech MK850 Performance Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo

Boost your productivity and comfort with the Logitech MK850 Performance Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo. Designed for seamless multitasking, superior comfort, and advanced wireless connectivity, this premium combo delivers exceptional performance for professionals, students, and home users alike.

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Product Highlights

  • Ergonomic cushioned keyboard with palm rest
  • Precision multi-device wireless mouse
  • Connect up to 3 devices simultaneously
  • Bluetooth and USB receiver connectivity
  • Long battery life up to 36 months (keyboard)
  • Quiet, responsive keys
  • High-speed scrolling mouse wheel

Product Overview

The Logitech MK850 Performance Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo is built for comfort, efficiency, and versatility. Featuring an ergonomically curved keyboard with cushioned palm rest and a highly responsive multi-device mouse, this combo allows you to work seamlessly across computers, tablets, and smartphones. With Bluetooth and USB wireless connectivity, switching between devices is effortless. The long battery life ensures uninterrupted productivity, while quiet keys and precision tracking provide a smooth user experience. Whether working from home, office, or school, the MK850 combo delivers premium comfort and performance every day.

Detailed Description

Ergonomic Comfort Designed for All-Day Productivity

The Logitech MK850 Performance Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo is engineered with user comfort as a top priority. The full-size keyboard features a gently curved layout that encourages a natural hand position, reducing strain on wrists and fingers during extended typing sessions. Complementing this design is a soft cushioned palm rest that provides essential support, allowing users to work comfortably for hours without discomfort. Whether you’re typing lengthy documents, coding, or browsing online, the ergonomic structure promotes better posture and enhances overall typing efficiency.

Seamless Multi-Device Control for Modern Workflows

One of the standout features of the MK850 combo is its ability to connect to up to three devices simultaneously. Thanks to Logitech’s Easy-Switch technology, users can effortlessly switch between devices with the press of a button. This means you can work on your desktop computer, answer messages on your tablet, and manage tasks on your laptop without the hassle of reconnecting devices. This multi-device capability is ideal for professionals who juggle multiple screens throughout the day.

Flexible Wireless Connectivity Options

The Logitech MK850 offers dual connectivity modes: Bluetooth Smart technology and a USB Unifying Receiver. This flexibility ensures compatibility with a wide range of devices, including Windows PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones. The wireless connection is stable and fast, eliminating lag or interruptions. Whether you prefer Bluetooth convenience or the reliability of a USB receiver, the MK850 provides a seamless wireless experience tailored to your setup.

Precision Mouse for Smooth Navigation

Included in the MK850 combo is a high-performance wireless mouse designed for precision and speed. The mouse features advanced optical tracking that works smoothly on most surfaces, ensuring accurate cursor movement. Its hyper-fast scroll wheel allows users to glide quickly through long documents, spreadsheets, or web pages, saving time and improving workflow efficiency. With its ergonomic shape and responsive buttons, the mouse complements the keyboard perfectly.

Quiet Typing for Focused Environments

The keyboard’s low-profile keys are engineered to provide tactile feedback while maintaining whisper-quiet operation. This makes the MK850 ideal for shared offices, libraries, or home environments where noise reduction is important. The keys are responsive and comfortable, enabling fast typing speeds without disturbing others around you.

Impressive Battery Life for Long-Term Use

Battery performance is a major highlight of the Logitech MK850 combo. The keyboard can last up to 36 months on a single set of batteries, while the mouse offers up to 24 months of usage. This extended battery life reduces the need for frequent replacements and ensures uninterrupted productivity. The combo also includes power-saving features that automatically conserve energy when not in use.

Premium Build Quality for Durability

Logitech is known for producing high-quality accessories, and the MK850 Performance Combo reflects this reputation. Constructed from durable materials, both the keyboard and mouse are built to withstand daily use. The sturdy design ensures longevity, making this combo a reliable investment for professionals, students, and home users alike.

Enhanced Typing Accuracy and Speed

The MK850 keyboard is designed for efficiency, offering well-spaced keys with a comfortable travel distance. This allows for faster typing with fewer errors, making it suitable for tasks that require precision such as data entry, content creation, and programming. The responsive keys provide a satisfying typing experience that enhances productivity.

Smart Shortcut Keys for Improved Efficiency

The keyboard includes programmable shortcut keys that provide quick access to frequently used functions and applications. These shortcuts help streamline workflows, allowing users to perform tasks more efficiently. From controlling media playback to launching applications, the smart keys add convenience to everyday computing.

Sleek and Modern Aesthetic

Beyond functionality, the Logitech MK850 boasts a sleek, modern design that enhances any workspace. Its clean lines and premium finish give it a professional appearance suitable for office desks, home workstations, and corporate environments. The compact yet full-sized keyboard layout ensures functionality without taking up excessive desk space.

Perfect for Remote Work and Home Offices

With the rise of remote work, having reliable and comfortable peripherals is essential. The MK850 combo is well-suited for home offices, offering ergonomic comfort, wireless freedom, and multi-device functionality. Users can easily transition between work devices and personal devices, maintaining productivity throughout the day.

Compatible Across Multiple Operating Systems

The MK850 Performance Combo is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Android, and iOS. This cross-platform support ensures versatility, making it a great choice for users with mixed-device ecosystems.

Reduced Desk Clutter with Wireless Design

By eliminating the need for cables, the MK850 combo helps keep your workspace clean and organized. The wireless setup reduces clutter, creating a more professional and visually appealing desk environment while offering freedom of movement.

Smooth Switching for Multitasking Efficiency

The Easy-Switch buttons allow instant switching between devices, which is especially useful for multitasking professionals. You can copy text on one device and paste it on another, improving workflow efficiency and reducing downtime.

Reliable Performance in Busy Work Environments

The stable wireless connection ensures consistent performance even in environments with multiple wireless devices. This reliability makes the MK850 suitable for offices, co-working spaces, and homes with numerous connected gadgets.

Why the Logitech MK850 Performance Combo Stands Out

What sets the Logitech MK850 apart is its perfect blend of comfort, advanced connectivity, and performance. Many keyboard and mouse combos offer basic functionality, but the MK850 goes further by providing ergonomic design, multi-device control, long battery life, and premium build quality. It’s designed for users who demand efficiency and comfort without compromise.

An Ideal Choice for Professionals and Students

Professionals benefit from its productivity-enhancing features, while students appreciate its comfort and wireless convenience. Whether writing assignments, attending virtual meetings, or managing projects, the MK850 combo supports a wide range of tasks with ease.

Low Maintenance and Hassle-Free Use

With its long battery life and durable construction, the MK850 requires minimal maintenance. There’s no need for frequent charging or repairs, allowing users to focus on work instead of device upkeep.

A Smart Investment for Long-Term Productivity

Investing in the Logitech MK850 Performance Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo means investing in comfort, efficiency, and reliability. Its premium features and long lifespan make it a cost-effective choice over time, delivering consistent performance day after day.

Transform Your Work Experience

The Logitech MK850 Performance Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo transforms the way you interact with your computer. With its ergonomic design, advanced wireless connectivity, precision mouse, and long-lasting battery life, it creates a seamless and comfortable work environment. Whether you’re working from home, in the office, or on the go, this combo provides everything you need to stay productive and comfortable.

Pros & Cons

Pros Cons
Ergonomic design with palm rest Higher price than basic combos
Multi-device switching capability Mouse slightly large for small hands
Long battery life No RGB backlighting

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Mark Erickson
Belleville, US
★★★★★ 5
Best book on Christian Leadership
Format: Paperback
I love this book and have read it 7 or 8 times - and will likely continue reading it every couple years for the rest of my life. As a pastor who can struggle with insecurity and the temptation to be powerful, spectacular, and popular, I read this book regularly to be called back to Jesus and to choose the way of prayer, service, love, and humility. In an era of celebrity pastors, consumer Christianity, and scandal, this book is a breath of fresh air. If I had to make a list of my top five books of all time, there is no question this gem would be on that list. It's a short and easy read, but is so powerful.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2023
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K Edward
Belleville, US
★★★★★ 5
Excellent glimpse into Christ's model for leadership
Format: Paperback
This book is on a required reading list for ministerial licensing in my state. I found it a refreshing look into real Christian leadership (seemingly free from methods and techniques encouraged by the world). I say 'refreshing' because so many leadership books send out a 'drill sergeant' message that 'You need to toughen up for leadership. It isn't a cake-walk... You do a lot alone, etc. etc.' That may be true, but it can almost be discouraging/ disheartening for those interested in learning about leadership. NOT SO with this book. The author is a humble man of God who only desires to walk closer with Him. He (author) approaches leadership from a Divine angle; that is, he doesn't see leadership as the exercise of power and authority for its own sake. He sees leadership as that quality one gets from simply walking with Christ in close fellowship, to the point of being what he calls 'a mystic'. He encourages us to take those quiet walks with God; get to know His heart, and only then... be qualified to lead others with a servant's heart. He encourages us to be transparent and not to seek to do this alone (contrary to the messages this world sends us). To do this he shares engaging stories from his own life - stories of tough lessons he had to learn about becoming a Christian leader. God taught him through these life experiences more accurately what it means to be a leader, and I found myself identifying with him. I found this book on leadership to be a great encouragement to just walk closely with God - and that's what it's all about!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2006
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Brad
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
Follow Jesus, Not the World
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Henri Nouwen calls on Christian leaders--including himself-- to resist, as Jesus resisted, the temptations to be relevant, spectacular, and powerful. Instead, "...the Christian leader of the future is called to be completely irrelevant and and to stand in this world with nothing to offer but his or her own vulnerable self. That is the way Jesus came to reveal God's love." Further: "We keep forgetting that we are being sent out two-by-two. We cannot bring good news on our own. We are called to proclaim the Gospel together, in community." And: "The temptation of power is greatest when intimacy is a threat. Much Christian leadership is exercised by people who do not know how to develop healthy, intimate relationships and have opted for power and control instead. Many Christian empire builders have been people unable to give and receive love." I hope these excerpts give you a flavor of what's inside this extraordinary book, which I thought was truly profound even in its simplicity. Nouwen speaks from the heart because he speaks from experience. He walked away from a high profile clerical career to follow Jesus in the most authentic way he could. His is a story worth hearing and imitating.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2006
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Lavid
Bozeman, US
★★★★★ 5
Un libro que debes leer!
Format: Paperback
El tema del liderazgo cristiano es vital dentro de la Iglesia. La lectura del libro In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership, hace un aporte significativo a mi entendimiento teológico acerca del liderazgo. Como líderes podemos edificar o destruir vidas; ayudar a otros a que avancen o frenarlos en su jornada de fe; servir de inspiración o dejar huellas de dolor en la vida de otras personas; mostrarles el camino a otros o perdernos en el camino. El autor hace una pregunta que creo que es muy oportuna y puntual en nuestra vida: ¿Qué decisiones has estado tomando últimamente y cómo son un reflejo de cómo percibes el futuro? Ciertamente no había reflexionado en ello. Cada día tomamos decisiones desde el momento en que abrimos los ojos, si ya me levanto, qué voy a desayunar, qué ropa me voy a poner, etc. Pero no había analizado si mis decisiones diarias me están acercando a lo que Dios tiene para mí o si me tienen estancada en mi pasado. Una de las cosas que ha llamado mi atención en la lectura de este libro es que el autor dice que llegó a un punto en su vida donde comenzó a sentir una terrible amenaza interna y se cuestionó si el hacerse ya mayor en edad lo había acercado más a Jesús. Quiero detenerme aquí, porque una líder que ha influenciado mi vida es mi madre. Ella ya tiene 83 años, y continuamente me repite: -Hija, tengo que estar muy cerca de Jesús, ya casi llega mi hora y quiero poder encontrarme con Él cara a cara. Puede uno entrar a su cuarto y la hallarás en su sillón con su Biblia abierta y orando o cantando alabanzas a Dios. Ella se preocupa por guardar su relación con Jesús. ¿Alguna vez, como líderes, estamos preocupados por si estamos muy cerca de Dios? ¿O es que quizás nuestro liderazgo nos hace presuponer que sí lo estamos? Estamos tan ocupados en la viña del Señor que se nos olvida ocuparnos del Señor de la viña. El autor reconoce que en esa etapa de su vida ya no oraba con pasión, sino que lo hacía bastante mal, se había aislado de las personas y se dio cuenta de que su alma estaba en peligro. Vino a mi mente Mateo 16:26 (NTV) “¿Y qué beneficio obtienes si ganas el mundo entero pero pierdes tu propia alma? ¿Hay algo que valga más que tu alma?” O como Pablo les dice a la Iglesia en Corinto: “no sea que habiendo predicado a otros, yo mismo sea descalificado.” 1 Corintios 9: 27 (b) Creo que si reflexiono teológicamente me debería preguntar: ¿Tengo la seguridad de lo que vale mi alma? ¿Podré yo quedar descalificada ante Dios en algún área de mi vida? ¿Está mi alma en peligro? Henri J.M Nouwen desmenuza la tentación de Jesús y nos muestra tres tentaciones que como líderes y ministros enfrentamos frecuentemente. La primera a la que se refiere es la Tentación de ser Relevante y su base es cuando el diablo le pide a Jesús que convierta las piedras en pan. Hoy hay muchos que quieren ser “relevantes a toda costa”, aunque eso signifique ir más allá de nuestros principios y cambiar por completo el Evangelio. Cada vez que escucho a un predicador diciendo que “pacte” con cierta cantidad de dinero para recibir un milagro, me indigno en gran manera porque algo que Jesús ofreció gratuitamente al pagar con Su sangre, ahora los “grandes predicadores de estos tiempos” lo han convertido en negocio. ¿Estaremos provocando que Jesús voltee nuestras vidas como hizo con las mesas de los cambistas del templo? Se nos olvida que Jesús es quien tiene que ser relevante para el mundo y que tenemos que reflejar la luz de Cristo. Hoy vivimos pendientes de cuántos seguidores tenemos en las redes sociales, cuántos likes tienen nuestras publicaciones. Por eso decía al principio, que podemos perdernos en el camino. Nouwen se inquietó de que su ineficaz oración y la tiranía de lo urgente lo estuviera empujando a reprimir al Espíritu Santo. David sabía lo que significaba andar sin el Espíritu Santo como compañero, por eso clamó en el Salmo 51: 11 “No me eches de delante de ti, Y no quites de mí tu santo Espíritu” Coincido con el autor cuando expresa que los líderes del futuro serán aquellos que se atrevan a reclamar su irrelevancia en el mundo contemporáneo como una vocación divina que les permita entrar en una profunda solidaridad con la angustia que subyace a todo el brillo del éxito y traer la luz de Jesús allí. El autor nos hace reflexionar en la pregunta que Jesús le hace a Pedro. ¿Me amas más que estos? No le preguntó acerca cuánta gente lo conocía, a cuántos había impactado. La pregunta era relacional: ¿me amas a mí? Por lo tanto la pregunta para nosotros sería, ¿estoy enamorada de Jesús? Nouwen declara que el líder del futuro es uno que conoce el corazón de Dios. Cuando no estamos ligados al corazón de Dios porque nos falta esa intimidad con Él, somos más propensos a que el anhelo por la fama, por ser exitosos, se apodere de nosotros y nos desenfoque de nuestro llamado. Conocer el corazón de Jesús y amarlo son lo mismo. Cuando vivimos en el mundo con ese conocimiento del corazón de Jesús, no podemos hacer más que traer sanidad, reconciliación, nueva vida y esperanza donde quiera que vayamos. Seguido a la pregunta tan desafiante, viene una tarea importantísima: apacienta mis ovejas. Mi corazón se estremeció, pues a pesar de conocer este relato y haberlo predicado varias veces, esta vez el enfoque del autor me hizo reflexionar en que muchas veces se nos olvida que hemos sido llamados a apacentar las ovejas, que tenemos una responsabilidad pero por tratar de ser relevantes no la estamos cumpliendo a cabalidad. El autor aborda ahora el tema de la oración contemplativa como una disciplina importante para el cristiano. La oración contemplativa profundiza en nosotros el conocimiento de que ya somos libres, que ya hemos encontrado un lugar para morar, que ya pertenecemos a Dios, a pesar de que todo y todos los que nos rodean siguen sugiriendo lo contrario. Nouwen lanza una pregunta que es confrontante: ¿Son los líderes cristianos del futuro verdaderamente hombres y mujeres de Dios, personas con un ardiente deseo de morar en la presencia de Dios, escuchar la voz de Dios, mirar la belleza de Dios, tocar la Palabra encarnada de Dios y saborear plenamente la bondad infinita de Dios? Aunque está mirando hacia los líderes del futuro, mi preocupación es también por nosotros, los líderes actuales. Si no vivimos una vida de oración no vamos a poder enseñarle a los líderes del futuro cómo avivar ese deseo ardiente de permanecer en la presencia de Dios. Anoche en el servicio de oración de la iglesia, yo les hablé acerca de cuando Dios decide poner fin a Sodoma. Dios se pregunta: ¿Encubriré yo a Abraham lo que voy a hacer, habiendo de ser Abraham una nación grande y fuerte, y habiendo de ser benditas en él todas las naciones de la tierra? Pienso entonces: ¿qué nivel de intimidad tenía Abraham con Dios que éste no quiere encubrirle sus planes? La respuesta la da el mismo Dios: “Porque yo sé que mandará a sus hijos y a su casa después de sí, que guarden el camino de Jehová, haciendo justicia y juicio, para que haga venir Jehová sobre Abraham lo que ha hablado acerca de él.” Dios sabía que Abraham iba a preparar a su descendencia como líderes del futuro. La oración es llamada “la cenicienta” de la iglesia. Para muchos no es relevante; sin embargo, es lo que alimenta nuestra alma y define quiénes somos en Dios. Para vivir de pie delante de los demás, debo vivir de rodillas delante de Dios. La segunda tentación es la de ser espectacular. Hoy la mayoría de los cristianos quieren ser parte de los ministerios de la iglesia que son más visibles: alabanza, predicar detrás de un púlpito, ministerio de danza. Pocos prefieren estar en el grupo de intercesión, o en los servidores, o ser de los que limpian el templo. El mismo Nouwen dice que actuamos como si la visibilidad y la notoriedad fueran los criterios principales del valor de lo que estamos haciendo. La popularidad ha reemplazado lamentablemente la verdadera esencia del ministerio. Somos especialistas en dar shows domingueros, no en adorar a Dios los domingos. Somos especialistas en luces que impresionan en los stages de las iglesias, pero no somos luz que alumbra en medio del pecado. Somos especialistas en buscar las mejores voces para que canten en nuestro servicio, pero no en que nuestra voz produzca cambios en otros. La propuesta de Nouwen para tratar esta tentación es la confesión y el perdón. Los líderes y ministros deben ser personas siempre dispuestas a confesar su propia fragilidad y pedir perdón a aquellos a quienes ministran. Debemos ser capaces de rendir cuentas. Creo que esto es algo en lo que Wesley enfatizó y que debemos retomar. Hace unos años, para la tesis de graduación, mi esposo Daniel propuso como tema para la misma la rendición de cuentas. Esto causó revuelo en la Facultad, debido a que ellos decían que ese era un tema pasado de moda, que porqué tenemos que decirles a otros nuestras debilidades y nuestras faltas. ¿Qué tanta basura hay en mi vida que tengo temor a que sea expuesta? ¿Será porque dejo de ser relevante y espectacular ante otros? La tentación de ser poderoso es la tercera tentación que menciona Nouwen, y él considera que esta es la tentación más seductora. Ciertamente he visto a gente cambiar drásticamente cuando se les ha sido dada autoridad. El autor considera que a pesar de nuestra experiencia que el poder no nos da la sensación de seguridad que deseo, sino que revela nuestras propias debilidades y limitaciones, seguimos haciéndonos creer que más poder eventualmente satisfará nuestras necesidades. El texto que usa el autor en esta parte es uno de mis textos preferidos en la Biblia, Filipenses 2: 5-8, y me encanta la versión The Message: “Piensen en ustedes como Cristo Jesús pensó de sí mismo. Tenía el mismo estatus que Dios, pero no pensaba tanto en sí mismo que tenía que aferrarse a las ventajas de ese estado sin importar qué. De ningún modo. Cuando llegó el momento, dejó a un lado los privilegios de la deidad y asumió el estatus de esclavo, ¡se convirtió en humano! Habiéndose hecho humano, se mantuvo humano. Fue un proceso increíblemente humillante. No reclamó privilegios especiales. En cambio, vivió una vida desinteresada y obediente y luego murió una muerte desinteresada y obediente, y el peor tipo de muerte, una crucifixión.” Cristo renunció a todo, pero nosotros lo queremos conservar todo. El autor resalta el hecho de que gran parte del liderazgo cristiano es ejercido por personas que no saben cómo desarrollarse sanamente, sin habilidades relacionales y que han optado por el poder y el control en su lugar. Muchos constructores de imperios cristianos han sido personas incapaces de dar y recibir amor. Por eso es tan importante la disciplina de reflexionar teológicamente. Porque creo que ninguno de nosotros está eximido de enfrentar y de caer en estas tentaciones, así que debemos estar constantemente reflexionando en nuestro liderazgo y en la influencia que estamos teniendo en las personas que nos rodean. El verdadero liderazgo espiritual, según Nouwen, es uno en el que “el poder se abandona constantemente en favor del amor”. ¿Qué tanto estoy dispuesto a ceder por amor a Dios y a mi prójimo? Mis preguntas al terminar este maravillo libro son: ¿Cómo Dios ve mi liderazgo? ¿Cómo veo mi liderazgo? ¿Cómo otros ven mi liderazgo? ¿He permitido que alguna de estas tentaciones venza y gobierne mi vida?
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Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2020
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Rick Watts
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 4
Great Book for Church Leaders
Format: Paperback
In this book, Nouwen describes what he believes the key characteristics of a Christian leader are. These characteristics are guided by two stories for the Gospels: the story of Jesus' temptation in the desert (Matthew 4:1-11) and the story of Peter's call to be a shepherd (John 21:15-19). These characteristics are being prayerful rather than relevant, ministerial rather than popular, and being led rather than being a leader. Nouwen first explains that the temptation of today's ministers is to be relevant. Nouwen says that Jesus also had this same temptation. When Jesus was tempted by the devil in the desert, the first temptation was to turn stones into bread. With so many people in the world dieing of starvation, we all wish at times that we had the power to turn stones into bread. However, when Jesus was asked to perform the relevant behavior of changing stones into bread, he stuck to his mission to proclaim the Word and said, "One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4). Rather than trying to be relevant to the world, a Christian leader should use Jesus as the source of their words, advice and guidance. It is through the discipline of contemplative prayer that Christian leaders can do that. It is not enough for Christian leaders to be moral people, well trained, eager to help their fellow humans, and able to respond creatively to the burning issues of their time. Christian leaders must truly be men and women of God, people with an ardent desire to dwell in God's presence, to listen to God's voice, to look at God's beauty, to touch God's incarnate Word, and to taste fully God's infinite goodness. The second temptation Nouwen says Christian leaders must avoid is the temptation to be spectacular. This was also Jesus' second temptation in the desert. "Throw yourself from the parapet of the temple and let the angels catch you and carry you in their arms" (Matthew 4:6). Jesus would not do it. He refused to be a stunt man to prove that he had something worthwhile to say. In stead Jesus said "Don't put the Lord your God to the test." Nouwen says that in today's church, individualism among ministers and priests is prevalent. Many do not have many skills to be proud of, but they still frequently feel that, if they have anything at all to show, it is something they must do solo. However, Nouwen says that ministry is not done solo, but in pairs. In Mark 6:7 Jesus sent the discipline out two by two to conquer evil. We cannot preach the Gospel on our own, we are called to share the Gospel together, in community. Nouwen goes on to say that ministry is also mutual. Jesus said, "I am the god shepherd. I know by own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for my sheep" (John 10:14-15). Ministers have gotten the idea that good leadership means keeping a safe distance form those we lead. However, when the members of a community cannot truly know and love their shepherd, shepherding just becomes a subtle way to exercise power over others. Nouwen says that the only way to for us to over come this temptation is confession and forgiveness. This does not mean that ministers should bring their own sins into the pulpit. It means that ministers are called to minister with their whole being, including their wounded selves. The third temptation today's Christian leaders must overcome is the temptation of power. When the devil said to Jesus "All this I will give you if you will bow down and worship me." Jesus replied "It is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only" (Matthew 4:9-10). Others say that having power - provided it is used in the service of God and your fellow human beings - is a good thing. Nouwen says that it was this rationalization that caused crusades, inquisitions, and the enslavement of Indians. He says it seems easier to be God than to love God, and easier to control people than to love people. Nouwen says that a common misconception among Christian leaders is that the older and more mature you get then more capable you become as a leader. However, John 21:18 says, "I tell you the truth, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go." Nouwen says that the most important quality of Christian leadership is not a leadership of power and control, but a leadership of powerlessness and humility. Powerlessness and humility in the spiritual life refer to people who are so deeply in love with Jesus that they are ready to follow him wherever he guides them, always trusting that, with him, they will find life and fine it abundantly. Nouwen says that the way to discern where we are being led by Jesus is through theological reflection. Theological reflection is thinking with the mind of Christ. The Christian leaders of the future have to be theologians, persons who know the heart of God and are trained - through prayer, study, and careful analysis - to manifest the divine event of God's saving work in the midst of the many seemingly random events of their time.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2010

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