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Thursday August 23, 2007

Google Earth Adds Sky
“You can now stargaze using Google’s popular desktop mapping application Google Earth. In the latest version of Google Earth, hit the ‘Switch between Sky and Earth’ button on the toolbar to get a map of the night sky from your current location.”

How To Share Your Faith at School
An article at the Christian Post offers encouragement on “How to Share Your Faith as You Head Back to School.”

The 33,000 Denominations Myth
James White responds to the always popular 33,000 denominations myth.

Better Book Reading
Stephen Altrogge follows up other articles on reading by suggesting 5 tips for better book reading.

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  • What Does It Mean to Be Discerning

    What Does It Mean to Be Discerning?

    Though I have heard it said of others, I have never had anyone tell me that I am a man of discerning tastes. I do not have a discerning palate or a discerning sense of style. I can, however, contentedly live without these if only I can have a discerning mind and a discerning spirit.

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  • The Small Home Life

    You May Not Need Nearly as Much House as You Think You Do

    Our house is emptier than it has ever been, and that makes it feel bigger than it has ever been. It’s funny how the home that often felt just a little too small for the five of us now feels just a little too big for the two of us. Even a little house can…

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    4 min read
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