Peter Attia podcast: Peter interviews Scott Harrison, founder of Charity:Water. An inspiring story of someone with a glamorous life who found real meaning and purpose. Pew: Millennial households are earning more than most older Americans did at the same age. Nonbeliever Tim Bray’s thoughts on attending a worship service on Christmas Eve. Nutrition Coaltion: Low-Carb Diet … Continue reading »
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Tab Sweep: December 13
Meanwhile, in China: Pastor Wang Yi’s Declaration of Faithful Disobedience (Faithwire) Those who lock me up will one day be locked up by angels. Those who interrogate me will finally be questioned and judged by Christ. When I think of this, the Lord fills me with a natural compassion and grief toward those who are attempting … Continue reading »
Religion News Items
Menlo Park Presbyterian to leave PC(USA). Part of the reason was multisite. I’ve worshipped at one of their branch campuses and can’t imagine anything more ridiculous than the denomination sticking on this point. Bill Gates’ family goes to Catholic Church. And some thoughts by Gates about poverty from the same Rolling Stones interview with Bill … Continue reading »
Religion News Items
First, a nice quote from Pope Francis: We cannot be resigned to these divisions as if they were merely an inevitable part of the historical experience of the Church. If Christians ignore the call to unity which comes to them from the Lord, they risk ignoring the Lord himself. As a bonus, here’s a quote … Continue reading »
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No duh: a study concludes that clergy key reason worshipers switch congregations. (There’s a joke that pastors tell about this: when a person leaves a congregation, it’s the pastor’s fault. When the pastor leaves the congregation, it’s six people’s fault.) I’m flabbergasted at how controversial the mere idea of church growth is, to people who … Continue reading »