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In John 6, Jesus has been asked for big signs, bigger than the mass feedings, bigger than walking on water, bigger than calming the sea, more like daily food for the rest of everyone's life. "Lord, always give us this bread," they say after asking "What sign will you perform then, that we may see…

NPR keeps us up to date, not only on technology, but upon the social implications of technological advances. The interpretive value of these reports sets them apart from many other news services in the field, many of which are excellent. New Web Site Lets Patients Rate Their Doctors August 14, 2009 One problem with health…

"I like to see what I can do with language and just how irreducible I can make a message while still having it be clear to other people," she says. "Yeah, recipes and poetry, food and poetry are things that are more than the sum of their parts; they're subjects that inspire people in ways…

August 17, 2009 Companies large and small are discovering that they can't ignore Internet product reviews and social networking sites — and some of the new voices that must be heeded are very young. via www.npr.org – READ MORE Some impressive kids are doing some impressive work on the internet with their own company, OMNITECHNEWS.…

by The Associated Press August 16, 2009 Bowing to Republican pressure and an uneasy public, President Obama's administration signaled Sunday it is ready to abandon the idea of giving Americans the option of government-run insurance as part of a new health care system. Facing mounting opposition to the overhaul, administration officials left open the chance…

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Tomorrow will be the occasion for delivering the second sermon in my series on "The Bread of Life" from John 6.  30So they asked him, "What miraculous sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you? What will you do? 31Our forefathers ate the manna in the desert; as it is…

Tim Keller discusses how missional churches differ from churches that are not engaged with the culture and seeking its transformation. First listen. via www.youtube.com Then consider. Keller makes me wonder: 1. What does our language say about what concerns us most? 2. What really does concern us most? 3. Do we get uncomfortable around non-believers?…