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Thursday January 4, 2007

Conferences: In recent days I’ve made a lot of additions and updates to the list of Reformed conferences.

Du Jour: Phil Johnson gives “A Balanced Plea for Balance.”

Marriage: The New York Post reports that more than half of women would not marry their husband again.

Money: Most CEO’s have already made more money this year than you will make in the next twelve months.

Bible: Titus2Talk shares some wisdom from Noel Piper.

Film: Passion for “The Nativity Story” was lacking, casting doubt on studios funding other big-budget Christian movies.


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