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• I’m like the writer of this article, very skeptical when it comes to modern day environmental claims. Yet, I do care about the environment. It can be hard to walk a line of balance between those two, especially when the “popular” notion of environmental care leans hard to the side of the very things I’m skeptical of. I found the article, based on the writings of a trusted old “friend” to be very helpful.

• I’m very intrigued by the way technology is being utilized in our day. This article tells how technology alongside good old fashioned police workwere used to track down the Boston bombers.

• Purely for entertainment’s sake, here’s a real-life story of something that happened on the baseball diamond that I can almost guarantee you will never see happen again in your lifetime. If you’re not a baseball fan, never mind.

• How many times in life do we ask the question of God, “Why does THIS have to happen to me?” – suffering is tough to handle.  Here’s a post to help us consider 12 reasons for suffering.

• There is power in words… and especially there is power in a parent’s words.

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• The Case of Kermit Gosnell is appalling. And the media is not covering it adequately! Here is an article describing the case. (t’s graphic) Here is another article by the same journalist with 14 theories WHY it’s not being covered. What do you think should be done… by Christians… to make sure this type of thing is dealt with through the eyes of justice?

• 3 Ways the Gospel changes marriage

• What’s your vote? Paper books or e-reader “books?” There’s a lot of debate about it nowadays. Here’s an interesting article showing that good old paper still has some “brain function” advantages.

• Fear is a huge motivator to all of us. Whether we want to admit it or not. Here’s an article that discusses two types of fear – one good and one bad. Though it’s aimed specifically at women, I think it applies to us all.

• The following video is speaking only about physical appearance as it relates to beauty. What I want you to consider as you watch it is this: Do you think TRUTHFULLY about yourself (not only in regards to your physical appearance)? Do you see who God has made you to be? Do you recognize, admit, and embrace the gifts and abilities He’s given you? Do you give Him glory through living out of the reality of who you are? I’d love to hear your comments on this video (below).

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•  When receiving criticism, you can really only respond in one of two ways: openness, or defensiveness. Here’s an article that makes you think about that issue…

• How is it just for God to send people to an infinite hell? R.C. Sproul, Jr. takes a stab at the question

• Here is a wonderful example of a Sr. Saint who is someone to look up to.

• Godly Manhood is a big deal… especially in a culture that says so many untrue things about manhood. Here are 3 great points about manhood that we would do well to consider more often.

• The world recently reached 7 BILLION people in population… 7 BILLION. Each and every one of them is created in the image of God, and dearly loved by Him. How does this one to one representation strike you?

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• I can’t really express how much I agree with this powerful, simple post about the importance of being a mom.

• Are you responsible for others in the body of Christ “sexually?” You may be surprised at what this author thinks.

• “A God without wrath and hell is not as loving as the God we find in the Bible.” That’s what Tim Keller says.

• Shai Linn takes on the false teachers of our day… and names them. Listen carefully. We need clear truth like this in our day of “everyone’s opinion is right for them.”

Watch Me! from 10ofthose.com on Vimeo.

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• For the past 33 years John Piper has faithfully served as Pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis. In what is one of the most wisely executed and well-done transitions I’ve ever witnessed (long distance) in a church ministry, his successor was chosen before he departed and is taking up the mantle of leadership immediately. This past Sunday was John’s last sermon as Pastor of Bethlehem, and he writes about the act of “finishing” his ministry there. Having recently resigned from my own Pastorate, assuming I’ll likely never take up that role again, I can relate with much of what he says.

• Joshuah Harris has served the church at large well, for many years – and it sounds as if his latest book “Humble Orthodoxy” does no less. Here is a quote from Tim Challies about the purpose of the book: “Harris’ desire in this book is to encourage Christians to hold the truth high without putting people down.” Sounds like something worth reading, to me.

• Google Maps has a treasure map view. Really.

• Though the scriptures exhort us to “do everything without complaining” there is a way to complain that is biblical. I mean come on, haven’t you ever thought it strange that there’s an entire biblical book devoted to lamenting? This article is great food for thought in considering the issue.

• Too often people go into marriage thinking about what they want from it… whether their spouse will meet their needs. Hmmmmm… makes me wonder if they understand the purpose of marriage at all. This article lays out some RIGHT expectations of marriage, and the attitudes all married couples need to have about each other.

• Time to get back to the basics… here’s 10 daily reminders from Desiring God.

• An amazingly gut-level letter from a Gay sister in Christ (yes, I did say that. Read the letter).

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• Tim Challies wrote a blog post recently about doing what he called a “Social Media Heart Check.” I found it interesting and helpful, and hope you do too.

• For a long time the state of Nevada has allowed legalized prostitution. But far ahead of Nevada is the Netherlands, and they are beginning to feel the repercussions of a bad idea gone even worse.

• Ever have a hard time telling if a “teacher” is telling you the truth? Here’s a great article on “7 signs of false teachers.“

• I think we could all use a shot of this – An antidote to materialism.

• Do you encounter the living Christ in your daily devotions? You can. Listen to John Piper teach about how, right here.

• The deaths in the school shootings are horrible and tragic. But there are other, similar deaths happening every day, all round us – that the news hardly ever talks about.

• Do women struggle with porn and masturbation? (Did he just say, “masturbation?” I thought this was a Christian blog…) Here’s an article that says some do.

• In China, it is said that Christianity is legal. But much like in the history of various European countries, it’s only legal if it’s the State-run church. Here is a heart-wrenching article about how the government of China is systematically trying to eradicate the thriving house churches that exist in the country.

• Don’t watch the video below unless you really want to be challenged by how your love for your spouse should/can reflect the love of God for His people. POWERFUL.