A Tech Bill of Rights
“Where is the line when it comes to appropriate cell phone behavior? Is it ok to talk in a crowded restaurant? An elevator? How about interrupting an actual, you know, face-to-face conversation to answer a call? Then there’s non-voice communications: Is it acceptable to walk while emailing, bumping into people on the sidewalk en route? Texting at the urinal: It’s potentially messy and definitely gross, but is it acceptable? Is it rude to keep reaching into your pocket whenever your BlackBerry buzzes?” There are some interesting stats here about how many of us feel others are being rude with their cell phone behavior but how few of us think we are being rude ourselves…
The Tribune on Christian Novels
The Chicago Tribune went to IRCS and has a story about Christian fiction. “The undisputed industry leader is so-called Amish fiction — typically, romances and family sagas set in contemporary Amish communities. They’re a surprise hit with evangelical women attracted by a simpler time, curiosity about cloistered communities and admiration for the strong, traditional faith of the Amish.”
Blessed Are the Green of Heart
Writing for First Things, Alan Jacobs has a review of The Green Bible.
God’s Will and Your Marriage
Over at the Ligonier Ministries blog we’re posting a series by R.C. Sproul on “God’s Will and Your Marriage.”
Deal of the Day: Assured by God
Reformation Heritage Books (on their brand new web site) are offering this book, edited by Burk Parsons, for just $10. Contributors include Joel R. Beeke, Jerry Bridges, John MacArthur, R. Albert Mohler Jr., and R. C. Sproul.