Links to Your World--Tuesday August 14

10 ways to entertain young children for $1 or less (without the TV)

"There are at least three reasons that evangelicals are concerned about issues like abortion, sexual promiscuity and marriage," according to Bradford Wilcox in the WSJ.

Eileen Flynn introduces how the "emerging church movement" has impacted Austin's Christian community here. There's also a series of video interviews on three of the featured pastors here. My thoughts here.

In an exclusive survey of 1,011 people 50 and over, AARP sought to learn just what Americans in the second half of life think about life after death, and found them to be "downright conventional in their basic beliefs."

In this fascinating article, Fast Company magazine explains why changing personal and corporate behavior is so essential--and why it's so hard.

In "Jesus at the Movies," Mark Moring explains how to look for themes in your favorite movies that can take conversations to a higher level.

For moms about to rock: we salute you.

Why Conservatives Need to Learn the Art of Story. The article's about conservative thinkers in public policy, but it's applicable to conservative Christian leaders, too.

Richard Bewes has some clever advice for atheists.

Researchers say giving leads to a healthier, happier life.

History conference draws wide array of Baptists to celebrate diversity. In other news, a Harvard political scientist finds that diversity hurts civic life.

Cool, find out how your height compares with averages around the world.

J.I. Packer explains how baptism fuels your Christian growth.

Radley Balko explains why returning the abortion debate to the states is a good idea.

As the 2008 election looms Mark Pinsky asks, “Who speaks for evangelicals?”

This professor reminds us that, to understand scripture, you have to pay attention to the interpretive “rules” for different literary genres.

In last week's message, I referenced the R.E.M. music video, "Everybody Hurts." Here it is--



Have you read the previous posts this week? They include the "Song of the Week" ("Passionate Kisses" by Mary Chapin Carpenter), thoughts on the "emerging church movement," seven principles for every project, and a moment of stepping on my own toes. To keep up with the journal, sign up for e-mail updates or assign the feed to your news reader or Google Personalized Home Page.