Who doesn’t like free stuff? If you’re one of those weirdos, then DON’T read this post about StartSampling.com. It’s a fun and safe website that gives you the opportunity to take advantage of manufacturers’ free samples. Granted, you’re not going to be able to stop buying groceries or something, but I’ve had some fun trying out new products (risk-free). So far I’ve tried a new line of Quaker granola bars (enh), a Fiber One Caramel Delight Cereal (gross), and some feminine products (no comment). I think there’s some shampoo and drink mixes coming sometime this week. It’s kind of fun; feel free to check it out.
Archive for May, 2008
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Free Stuff!
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Permanence and Technology
I ran across a great post by Owen Strachan via Challies that discusses how much our love (probably especially my love) for technology effects the way we look at the rest of life. Strachan does an excellent job identifying the problem and showing it’s inevitable outcome — an outcome visible all around us today.
How Technology Relates to Permanence, and What That Means for Christianity
I often find myself in the category of those who give too much importance to their technology (in my case, computers etc.) It really comes down to how much I value this life, at times, over the next. Though I don’t like to hear them, I find myself asking questions like: How does a new video card help me glorify God? Or how does a faster internet connection help me lay up treasure in heaven? The answers of course are not answers that the materialistic Eric likes, but nevertheless are true.
“…do all of these things aware that you must shape your approach to technology, and that you must let permanent things, things originating beyond the age of the earth, to direct your life.”
It is with great pleasure that I recommend to you Culture Shift by Al Mohler (a.k.a. The Smartest Man Alive). It is a marvelously helpful and insightful analysis of present-day American culture, and it gives practical advice on how thoughtful Christians should approach today’s issues.
In 160 short pages, Mohler discusses such topics as the Christian’s role in politics, the abortion debate, the state of public schools, terrorism, torture, atheistic science, natural disasters, pluralism, today’s “coddled” generation, and the burden of history (Hiroshima). How Mohler could possibly cover all these topics so thoroughly in so little space is a mystery to me, but then again, maybe it comes with the territory of being the Smartest Man Alive.
(Now, lest you think me indulging in hero-worship bordering on idolatry, let me just say for the record that I’m speaking partly in jest–but Mohler is without doubt a highly intelligent & clear-headed man. The Church needs more like him.)
I firmly believe that young Christians in particular should all read this book. The world is constantly bombarding us with pernicious lies and irrational thinking! Read this book to help clarify and solidify in your mind what a biblical worldview looks like.
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Challies Book Giveaway
In about 3 or 4 days Challies.com is giving away a bunch of books. Click on the link below to sign up.
Make sure you read his rules for the contest, they are simple but apparently people have forfeited because of technicalities before.
When you register you can put in the referral number 61975 so that I get credit for helping sign you up. Not to shamelessly increase my chances or anything…right.
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