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Friday August 8, 2008

Book Specials
Desiring God is offering a handful of books at deep discounts. You may want to check it out!


I am, Therefore I Pollute
Here’s an interesting editorial by Stanley Fish dealing with his seeming inability to give his all to protecting the environment.


An Inspiring 8-Year Old
This boy, a family friend, has proven such an inspiration to my family. He has a non-cancerous tumor in his brain and his mom is detailing his visits to hospitals and specialists. Their faith and his faith has been such an example to us.


SCC on CNN
Steven Curtis Chapman has written an editorial on adoption for CNN.


Canadian Customs
“When U.S. President George W. Bush visited Canada in 2004, members of his delegation were provided with a ‘protocol guide’ to help them understand the language and customs of the foreigners.”


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