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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
How to become a billionaire
Out of curiosity, I used generative AI to learn a little more about billionaires. My prompt: What are the commonalities among people who have become billionaires? Search results: Commonalities among people who have become billionaires often include a mix of personal...
Lausanne and theology of work 4: Talking the walk
Where conversations about faith can often feel daunting, an article provides practical advice for Christians about expressing their beliefs in the workplace. Main point: "Helping people see how their deepest longings are met in Christ can create irresistible...
From astronaut Shane Kimbrough
Here is something from Astronaut Shane Kimbrough.Turin, Italy – a city with rich history and culture in northern Italy is easy to spot from @Space_Station. Buona Notte Italia! pic.twitter.com/omftGKHoOZ— Shane Kimbrough (@astro_kimbrough) June 1, 2021
If being one of Christ’s disciples was easy, everyone would be doing it
Instead everyone is writing about it.A review of the plethora of discipleship study materials and courses suggests the volume of content may not be that good a situation.Main point: Information overload because "The waves of discipleship materials that have...
A physicist popularizes string theory
An article recorded some musings from a well known physicist. It looks like he's promoting a new book, so he's getting some coverage. Main point: "His latest book, The God Equation, is a clear and accessible examination of the quest to combine Einstein’s...
A physicist popularizes string theory
An article recorded some musings from a well known physicist. It looks like he's promoting a new book, so he's getting some coverage. Main point: "His latest book, The God Equation, is a clear and accessible examination of the quest to combine Einstein’s general...
Robots in restaurants
A prediction from Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future by Martin Ford about using robots in the restaurant industry: "Once one of the industry’s major players begins to gain significant advantages from increased automation, the others will...
Tips for reading your Bible
The CS Lewis Institute published a sermon by Charles Spurgeon about getting the most out of reading one's Bible. It's directed to Christian ministers but can apply to any Christian.Main point: "They [Christian ministers] must read much if they are to be profitable to...