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2010 Census - Cautions from the Better Business Bureau

Someone sent me this, and I thought I'd share: ___________________________________________________________________ Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers.  With the U.S. Census process  beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to  be cooperative, but cautious, so as  not to become a victim of  fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more  than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person  in the United States and will gather information about every  person living at each address including name,age,gender, raceand  other relevant data. The big question  is -  how do you tell the difference between a  U.S. Census  worker and a con artist?  BBB offe...

FYI: It's also a nice place to work

Both the Master's College and the Master's Seminary were ranked among BCWI's Best Christian Workplaces of 2010 .  So, there you go.  They're not just mean fundies working there.  Why you be hating?

Free Series: How to Study the Bible

If you are interested in cultivating your ability to understand more of the Bible, check out this series designed to help laypeople better study Scripture. Dr. Michael Vlach is an assistant professor of Theology at The Master’s Seminary. How to Study the Bible (Intro): The Need for Help How to Study the Bible (Part 1): Intro to Studying the Bible How to Study the Bible (Part 2): Bible as Human and Divine Book How to Study the Bible (Part 3): Determining Context How to Study the Bible (Part 4): Overcoming the Culture Gap How to Study the Bible (Part 5): Interpreting Narratives How to Study the Bible (Part 6): Interpreting the Epistles How to Study the Bible (Part 7): Interpreting Parables How to Study the Bible (Part 8): Interpreting the Legal Sections How to Study the Bible (Part 9): Interpreting the Psalms How to Study the Bible (Part 10): Interpreting Wisdom Literature How to Study the Bible (Part 11): Interpreting Biblical Prophecy How to Study the Bible (Part 12): ...

Top Christian History Stories of 2009

I missed this one from the Christian History blog .  Enjoy.

How Many Times Have You "Got Saved"? (Paul Washer)

(HT: Wretched Radio )

If earth had rings like Saturn's

A fascinating video that not only depicts orbital animations, but also some sly Photoshopping (maybe?) of what the view would be from your back yard: (HT: IHateTheMedia ) I wonder if the rings would be too reflective at night (i. e., too bright) for us to sleep comfortably... at least, with how we are currently designed. I also wonder how those rings would have affected the religious ethos of past cultures, even perhaps our own faith. Though it is an interesting thought, and definitely an incredible artistic touch to our already picturesque views, some further philosophical musings might reveal why God didn't chose to create such a skyscape.

Proverbial perspectives at the year's turn

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Dan Phillips highlights some proverbs for us to consider for the New Year over at TeamPyro .  You have goals?  You have resolutions?  Sure, why not?