Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are well known to God, and I also trust are well known in your consciences. 2 Corinthians 5:11 The fear of God is the greatest deterrent for sin (Exod. 20:20; Prov. 16:6). Those who perceive God as a benevolent and gentle grandfather will […]
Francis Chan speaks about his coming book, Erasing Hell
There are so many things we just have to be humble about… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnrJVTSYLr8]
Talk to Your Kids
By Doug Fields, pastor at Saddleback Church “And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are away on a journey, when you are lying down and when you are getting […]
Steve Jobs speaks about life and death at Stanford University
Although I disagree with his conclusions, Steve Jobs understands some profound truths about life and death. I thought this piece offers the best advice that an atheistic worldview can provide. He ends with the words — “Stay hungry, stay foolish.” Very interesting, but utterly satisfying in the end. This is a prepared text of the […]
Asians seek surgery to look 'Western'
CNN‘s Kyung Lah reports on the phenomenon of Asians flocking to Seoul for plastic surgery to look more “Western.” The video reports that a more westernized face will allow Asians to compete in a globalized world. What do you think? http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=world/2011/05/23/lah.skorea.plastic.surgery.cnn
Apple triggers 'religious' reaction in fans' brains, report says
By Mark Milian, CNN Next time Grandma asks why you’re going to the mall on Sunday morning instead of church, tell her you’re going to Apple Chapel. For Apple fans, the brand triggers a reaction in the brain that’s not unlike that of religious devotees, according to a BBC documentary series that cites neurological research. […]