The last one of these was week 38. I don’t know what happened but time for writing seemed to evaporate or perhaps it was energy for writing when I had the time. That’s probably it. I hope you’ve been well. I’ve some good stuff for you this weekend.

You should read these

1. The Extraordinary Re-Evangelization of Europe – fascinating article by Jim Memory that gives you hope for Europe.
2. Can We Talk About the Korean Pastor in Squid Game? – Mike Frost on why Christians have a bad rep in Korea
3. A Gospel Moment on YouTube: D. A. Carson on the Two Jews Talking the Day Before the First Passover – It doesn’t really need any more explanation
4. What If I’m Wrong about Miraculous Healing? – Chris Gehrz considers whether the impossible is possible after all
5. Bolivian adventures – more missionary, pioneering stuff. Exciting.
6. Model these Sweden Denmark lower inflation rates: For the economic buffs among you – “why is it that countries that spent less than 5% of GDP on the pandemic are experiencing average inflation of 2.15%? While countries that spent over 15% of GDP are experiencing average inflation of 3.94%?”
7. The worst: The worst poet in history, the worst tank ever made, the worst performance by a chess master, and the worst smell. 

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You should look at this

They are all magnificent. 2021 Nature Conservancy Photo Contest Winners

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You should listen to this

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You should watch this

From the inimitable Chrissie Chapman who I met once in Burundi and who went to be with the Lord this last week or so.

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Reading Colossians Remixed

I’m glad to have finally got around to adding a new post to this series

• Read with me: Colossians Re:mixed
• Colossians Remixed: Placing ourselves
• Colossians Remixed: Hearing with Old Testament ears
• Colossians Remixed: Do we live under an empire?
• Colossians Remixed: Growing in the Empire’s shadow
• Colossians Remixed: Dealing with postmodernism

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From the archives

Christians, the early church & child abuse: ” The church cannot, must not, tolerate the abuse of children. In fact it was Christians who really originated the language of child abuse in the first place.”

Have a great week.