“If I’m serious about keeping my New Year’s resolutions in 2009, should I add another one? Should the to-do list include, ‘Start going to church’? This is an awkward question for a heathen to contemplate, but I felt obliged to raise it with Michael McCullough after reading his report in the upcoming issue of the Psychological Bulletin. He and a fellow psychologist at the University of Miami, Brian Willoughby, have reviewed eight decades of research and concluded that religious belief and piety promote self-control.” (John Tierney in the NYT)
Just in case you have some left over from Christmas: Candy Canes Fight Germs, Settle Stomachs
Lots of blogs are reacting to the Times article, “As an atheist, I truly believe Africa needs God.”
Men enjoy computer games [more than women] because of a basic urge to conquer according to researchers.
Hobby Lobby President Steve Green was invited to speak of how the company's success yields opportunities for eternal significance by Oklahoma Baptist University's Students In Free Enterprise group. (story)
"James Mumford is a well-dressed 27-year-old from the posh London neighborhood of Pimlico. He holds degrees in philosophy from Oxford and Yale and, like many of Britain's elite, spent a post-graduate stint working in London's finance industry. But tonight he wants to talk about how he came to accept the Lord Jesus Christ into his heart. 'I don't mind talking about my faith,' he says, sheepishly. 'But it's a touch embarrassing. Just don't brand me as a mindless evangelical.'" (Opening paragraph of "Finding Jesus in London." Read the rest here.)
Ever heard of a “Thrisis”? It’s a new term, referring to crisis in one’s 30s, when someone doubts what they’ve been doing with their life. This writer explains. If you’re in your 30s, read this and let me know if you can identify.
I ran across this list of recommended books defending the dependability of the scriptures. Check them out.
The AP reports that Rick Warren’s biggest critics are other evangelicals. I wrote about this here.
Paste explores The Welcome Wagon, a band comprised of a Presbyterian minister and his wife, produced by Sufjan Stevens.
True Woman: Women should get familiar with this organization and listen to the inspiring talks on mp3. Good stuff.
“Use these eight expert-approved strategies to outsmart the marketers and nurture an engaging, resourceful, creative, curious, and considerate child.”
"New research from the Université de Montréal and the University of Ottawa indicates that children aren't overly troubled upon learning that Santa is a myth. But the researchers remained puzzled because while children eventually abandon Santa, they keep believing in God....Puritans and atheists alike may disapprove, but our home is filled with fairy tales and fiction books, in hopes that the magic sprinkled across their pages will linger in the hearts of our children." (Tony Woodleif, in the line of C.S. Lewis and George Macdonald, defends fantasy stories as an entry point for God)
Video Shows Every Flight on Earth in 72 Seconds (HT: Wired):
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