It’s still wonderfully warm in Stockholm and evening swimming has become a feature of life. I love that we have dozens if not hundreds of different swimming spots within a 30 minute drive of our home. It remains a challenge for the running though as I really struggle in the heat but no complaints.

In the last week my son has turned 17 and yesterday my daughter turned 15. How is that even possible?

You Should Read These

1. The Brilliant Apologetic Strategy of the Ancient Church
2. Hail Satan, but don’t hail Jesus. That’s not advice but a question to AI models.
3. The mysteries of Roman inscriptions are being solved with a new AI tool
4. Where the world’s food goes
5. Should You Do Cardio or Weights First? We Finally Have an Answer.
6. 6 Hidden Emergency Water Sources in Your Home. Be prepared!
7. High on snus in school: The hidden nicotine pouches shredding teens’ gums. Sweden’s worst export.

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You Should Look At This

Standout Winners From the 2025 Black & White Photo Contest. I do love me some good B&W.

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You Should Listen To This

Summer is made for tunes like this.

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You Should Watch This

Seriously quick.

Speaking of what fast looks like, here’s a pair of synced videos that show just how fast F1 cars are. On the left are drivers participating in a track day, that is, normal folks who want to drive their cars fast on a real race course. A couple of them look like actual GT cars and are moving pretty quick. On the right, you’ve got F1 cars on the same track. It’s not even close:

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This Week’s Postings

1. We have no idea when it comes to AI
2. A common way of life
3. God is pro-joy

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From The Archives

We’ve just passed the first anniversary of my father’s death and it turns out this was his last Christmas newsletter. Poignant!

Paul was in a dilemma: He wanted to meet with His Lord face to face and he also wanted to stay on earth to help his fellow Christians to grow! He was totally consumed with Jesus Christ. He dominated his thinking; Jesus was the source of his strength, and his heart was full of joy because of all that Jesus meant to him. So, for Paul, dying physically was gain! It would mean a closer and uninterrupted union with his Saviour. He will have even more understanding; more knowledge; more joy and more adoration. He loved Jesus so much!

When the time is right

Have a great weekend.