Fighting the Fear of Men (Ed Welch). "Fear of man is such a part of our human fabric that we should check for pulse if someone denies it.” —Ed Welch, When People Are Big and God Is Small. In order to fear God not man, here are the steps Welch sets forth in his book:..."

Opinion on Toy Story 3 (Ben Witherington). "It is always difficult to top a classic film like Toy Story, but when you have some of the most talented writers and illustrators at Pixar and some of the most familiar voices (i.e. Tom Hanks, Joan Cusack etc.) in the business, lots of things are possible. I am on record as saying I would watch a movie about ice melting if Pixar made it, and of course..."

Public Opinion on the Morality of Homosexuality (Gallup).  "Americans say gays are ok. For the first time since Gallup began measuring the "moral acceptability" of homosexuality, a majority of Americans support gay and lesbian relations..."

 

101 Creative Ideas to Support World Missions (German Missionary Fellowship) "Create mission awareness:
•Get alongside new believers, disciple them, encourage them to explore and develop their gifts and to grow in various types of ministry in the church (children's work, youth meetings, evangelistic outreach, house groups).
•Create interest in mission—invite missionaries, have a world map in the church hall, mission information, adopt an unreached people group (prayer, info).
•Place missionary books on the church bookstall and in the church library.
•Give missionary books as a gift to specific people...."

John Wooden, the Christian (Baptist Press). "ALEXANDRIA, La. (BP)--John Wooden died on Friday, June 4. Throughout the following weekend sports channel ESPN paid homage to the coaching legend. Wooden was heralded as a great coach, dedicated husband, wonderful family man and a person who possessed sterling character..."