I told you autumn was beautiful.

You should read these

1. How witchcraft became a multi-billion dollar industry and what to think about The Season of the Witch
2. Africa’s Worst Famine in Decades Threatens Family Unity and Human Dignity. Follow that up with how Christian Aid Agencies Have a New Approach to Famine and if you want to give to a local church doing heroic things feeding people you can here
3. Oldest Map of The Night Sky Appears Hidden Within Medieval Codex
4. If Mission is your area of interest (and why wouldn’t it be?) then take a look at Mission Hits #42 (October 2022) which was kind enough to include an article from yours truly.
5. DEEP DIVE: The Covid “Fudge Factor”– which countries really did OK through the pandemic
6. Obligatory article on Sweden: How Gothenburg transitioned from shipbuilding decline to R&D hub
7. Always good to know where your nearest spaceport is in case you need it: All of the World’s Spaceports on One Map

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You should look at this

As always some incredible photos: Ocean Photographer of the Year winners 2022 – in pictures

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You should listen to this

Little bit of chill

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You should watch this

Globe Making: How the World is Made (1955). HT: Massimo

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This week’s posts

I’ve gone & done some writing!

Wednesday: The old world was not built for girls, the new one is already failing boys
Thursday: Scottish gender nonsense

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Reading Colossians Remixed

I haven’t forgotten this series. New posts coming soon.

• 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

Is Halloween a celebration of light or darkness? “God really does have the victory over the darkness through Christ on the cross. Jesus has won, the devil has been cast down. Let’s make sure all of us and our children know THAT story and know it really well and not get too upset if you spot a pumpkin with a candle in it!”

Have a prayerful and peace filled weekend.