File this under “Yeesh!” This man wants the value of the kidney he donated to his wife in 2001 added to their divorce settlement ($1.5m, to be exact).
Indianapolis Star drops daily prayer, keeps daily horoscope.
How often do you say “I love you” to your spouse? How does your answer compare to others around the world?
City Journal explores the new popularity of thrift.
Atlantic journal explores the end of white America.
In “Who Would Jesus Smack Down?” the NY Times explores the world of the young, edgy, Calvinistic evangelicals at Mars Hill in Seattle, led by Mark Driscoll. Unfortunately, the article didn't quiet "get" Calvinism, and so it couldn't quite "get" why anyone would be attracted to it. E.Y. Mullins' comment summarizes the attraction: "In hours of weakness and sorrow and defeat, [God's] sovereignty is the rock foundation of my hopes. There are so many things which seem to control the world. It is the thought of God's control which saves me from despair." Mullins was an early 20th century Texas-raised Baptist theologian.
“When Serving the Lord, Ministers Are Often Found to Neglect Themselves” (NY Times)
The beautiful film, Bella, has been credited with averting at least 40 abortions—including for the co-star of the film. Read the story and rent the film.
“Now that you are ten, I want to write to you about something that is important to me….I want to…warn you against three bad reasons for believing anything. They are called ‘tradition,’ ‘authority,’ and ‘revelation.’” (From a letter atheist pit bull Richard Dawkins wrote to his 10-year-old daughter. The post made me wonder if we believers work as hard to convey our convictions to our kids.)
Last week I linked to the article about the Pediatrics study claiming that abstinence pledges don’t work. William McGurn at he WSJ says the media isn’t seeing what needs to be seen.
What do you think about “A Closer, Faster Walk with Thee”? This is an LA Times article about Americans trying to squeeze a little devotional time into their busy schedules.
8 Traits of Teens Who Abstain From Sex
Cool: create online flashcards with Cramberry, a new web application that helps people study for exams, learn a new language, and remember important things. I hope they’ll create an iPhone version.
Churches must pay attention to stepfamilies and help them thrive.
“A large sculpture of Christ on the cross has been removed from outside a church in West Sussex after its vicar said it was ‘scaring young children’.” (BBC Story)
“Genuine excuse artisans — and there are millions of them — don’t wait until after choking to practice their craft. They hobble themselves, in earnest, before pursuing a goal or delivering a performance. Their excuses come preattached: I never went to class. I was hung over at the interview. I had no idea what the college application required.” (“Some Protect the Ego by Working on Their Excuses Early”)
Think that remodel will increase the price you’ll get for your house? David Crook in the WSJ says, “Read This Before You Remodel.”
Apple Introduces Revolutionary New Laptop With No Keyboard:
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