I’ll keep looking for Kindle deals, but haven’t found anything yet.
If you’re looking for a movie to enjoy with the family tonight, Amazon has $0.99 movie rentals at the moment (about 50,000 to choose from). Browse the list here and use coupon code MOVIE99. It can be used just once per account.
Amazing Animals 2016
Here are some amazing animal photos from 2016. On a downright hilarious note, try this video called Planet Earth II: Screams.
Pastor, Am I a Christian?
Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times has a fascinating written Q&A with Tim Keller.
An Odd Sort of Mercy
“Evangelical Christians have fallen too much into the habit of believing God exists to affirm our deepest desires, whether material or sexual. We have forgotten that sometimes God, for reasons of His own, calls us to nail our desires to that ugly, painful, bitter cross.”
Actresses, Amphetamines, and Old Hollywood’s Exploitation Scheme
It seems that Hollywood has always been a dark place. This article shows just how dark and brutal it was for actresses in the early days. “With strict contracts, morality clauses, and minimal child labor laws, studio bosses were able to push child stars at breakneck pace.” And they did.
The Deep Sea
A Russian fisherman has been sharing photos of creatures his nets have hauled up from the bottom of the ocean. You’ll think twice next time you dip your foot in an ocean.
Snakes in the Bed
And speaking of terrifying animals, here’s a missionary encounter with a snake. In a bed. I presume every missionary knows it will come to this sooner or later.
This Day in 1818. 198 years ago today Austrian church organist Franz Gruber composed a melody for the poem ‘Silent Night’ written earlier by pastor Joseph Mohr. *
Why Do Airlines Oversell Tickets?
In all my traveling, I’ve only missed out on a seat once due to overselling. But it sure is annoying when it happens. This video explains why airlines oversell seats and how they try to get the formula just right.
The Fullness of God Dwelled in a Womb
Jared Wilson: “Omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, utter eternalness and holiness dwelled in a tiny person. This makes Santa coming down a chimney seem a logistical cakewalk.”
Flashback: Why We Know So Little About Jesus’ Birth
When it comes to Jesus’ birth, God does not give us all the details we want, but he always gives us the details we need.
5 Surprising Advantages to Online Seminary Education
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Christians believe in the virgin birth of Jesus. Materialists believe in the virgin birth of the cosmos. Choose your miracle.
—Glen Scrivener
