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’09 Persecution List
Here is a list of the ten nations where Christians face the most severe persecution. Not surprisingly, more than half of them are predominantly Muslim.


The Fray
I thought this was an excellent review. I can’t speak to the album as I haven’t heard of, but I thought the review displayed some fantastic writing and worthwhile critique.


Worldview Tour
Rick and Nancy Pearcey are leading a worldview tour, “From Plato to Picasso to You,” later this year. Click to read details.


Evolution of the Household
Here is an interesting collection of information about how the American household has evolved since the 1950’s.


Bus Slogan Generator
Now you can put your own slogan on the side of a bus (just like atheists in England). HT: Johannah)


Google Latitude
A good example of the law of unintended consequences. I wonder if the people who created the cell phone knew that one day it could be used to track our every movement?


Deal of the Day – Jonathan Edwards at Home and Abroad
RHB is offering 60% the cover price of Jonathan Edwards at Home and Abroad: Historical Memories, Cultural Movements, Global Horizons. It looks like a good one for the Edwards fan!


  • How to Evangelize and Disciple in a “Live Your Truth” World

    Our culture lacks any coherent, unifying worldview. We’ve moved on from post-truth postmodernism to “Live your truth” metamodernism, where good vibes matter more than consistent ideas. In this world, few see the conflict between “trans-affirming” and “pro-woman.” And the same person using mushrooms to aid spiritual “connection” tells us to “trust the science” about human…

  • AI

    A Simple Way To Ensure You Use AI Well (And Not Poorly) 

    Every new technology introduces both benefits and drawbacks to its users and to the wider culture. The world being what it is, there are always plusses and minuses, so that even as a new tech gives with one hand, it takes away with the other. We are quickly learning that Artificial Intelligence is no exception…

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    A La Carte (February 16)

    A La Carte: God is glad to forgive you / Gen Z needs this doctrine / The draw of Eastern Orthodoxy / Rest for the restless / Finding love after loss / Kindle and book deals / and more.

  • Duty

    For Our Good, Not For Our Bondage

    Matthew Henry once said that when we are out of the way of duty, we are in the way of temptation. Yet Jerry Bridges warns that the spiritual disciplines are privileges to be used, not duties to be performed. So are they duties or are they not?

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    Weekend A La Carte (February 14)

    A La Carte: Satan wants you alone this Sunday / The discipline of unlearning / Asking a pastor to step down / Holy humor / Intentional thankfulness / and more.