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Monday January 2, 2006

Music: Brendt at Musings from Two-Sheds Gomer writes about the concert I so badly wanted to go to (but could not).

Blogging: Michael Beasley writes an article about the Quest for Biblical Blogging. “The Scriptures have a great deal to say about our words – so much so, that we must remember that these principles don’t cease to exist once our fingertips make contact with our keyboards…”

2006: Michael Haykin posts a reflection on Christ’s sufficiency. “May He be yours as you enter this new year—and he will be Light and Life for all that this new year brings.”

Money: An interesting article from MoneyWatch says that “Money Does Talk, So Make Sure You Get The Right Message.”


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