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Monday June 16, 2008

“Amazing Grace,” Amazing Price
Amazon has just put Amazing Grace, the movie about William Wilberforce, on sale.


Global Warming and the Price of Gas
Weather Channel founder John Coleman had some interesting things to say about gas prices. “You may want to give credit where credit is due to Al Gore and his global warming campaign the next time you fill your car with gasoline, because there is a direct connection between Global Warming and four dollar a gallon gas.”


Stetzer’s SBC Analysis
Ed Stetzer offers some interesting analysis on the recent SBC meetings.


George W. Bush to Convert?
The Telegraph claims that George W. Bush is considering converting to Catholicism after he leaves office.


Church Band Seminars
Those involved in worship leading may wish to view this series of videos.


A Daughter of Feminism
An article at Boundless Rebecca Walker, the daughter of feminist movement leader Alice Walker, and her discovery of the joys of motherhood.


How To Go #2 in Space
You know that you’ve always wondered…


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