Links To Go (June 18, 2014)

In Christ: Neither Democrat Nor Republican

Second, Christians must also remember that the kingdom of God, to which we belong, and it’s values are neither red or blue, right or left, but wholly other. Our allegiance is to Jesus Christ whom we confess as Lord, as our baptism into Christ professes, and therefore our discernment and practice what is right must emanate from this allegiance rather than from any affinity we have to a political party.


Some Observations on Tone of Voice

It is never in our favor to dash off responses, use the internet equivalent of raising our voices, or react in anger. And, which is more, it is never in the favor of anyone else. It is not loving or long-suffering, kind or hopeful.


5 Reasons Established Churches Should Plant Churches

  • Church planting reaches lost people
  • Church planting follows a biblical pattern
  • Church planting is essential for survival
  • Church planting benefits the planting church
  • Church planting is necessary to reach North America

Generation X: America’s neglected ‘middle child’

Gen Xers also stand out in another way. In 2010 when Pew Research asked adults of all ages if they thought their own generation was unique, about six-in-ten Boomers and Millennials said yes. But only about half of Gen Xers said the same. And even among those who did, there was very little consensus about why they are distinctive.


You’re Not a Sexist Moviegoer. Or… Are You?

So, what to do? Where can we go to find intelligent, interesting, three-dimensional female characters who have stories of their own and who do not exist merely to contribute to a male character’s story?


Harvard Scientists Send the First Transatlantic Smell via iPhone

It works like this: A custom-made app allows you to take a photo of something and “tag” it with a few aroma notes (from more than 3,000 scents). These smells — which range in category from “Paris Afternoon” to “Plantation” — are transferred via a pipe-like smelling station called an oPhone Duo and are controlled by an iPhone app called oSnap.


Cat Accused Of Attempted Arson

At the time of this writing, it is unknown if the cat was taken into custody, let alone if it was ultimately decided that the cat was the culprit or was exonerated of the accusations against it.


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June 3: Jeremy Schopper: Leaving the Noise Behind
June 5: Danny Holman: Jesus Challenge
June 10: Carl Jenkins: Give A Man A Fish
June 17: Jonathan Dobbs: Why Me, God?

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