Many of the recent classics feature invasive technology. 1984, Fahrenheit 451, and The Giver come to mind. The speaker on the wall, the camera in the room, the eye in the sky, always watching. Today, we live with all of these things. We’re living the classics. The only difference is who’s watching, and why. In the right […]
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Seven Things I’ve Learned About Learning New Games
(1) Learning takes several games. Repetition helps you absorb the rules, grasp how to win, and discern subtle advantages. (2) Play a practice game where veterans help newbies. Don’t worry about feeling awkward. It takes practice to work out the kinks. (3) Don’t care about losing. Focus on improving. Figure out how to learn. (4) Each […]
Seven Things I’ve Learned About Gifts That Require Assembly
(1) It’s normal to feel more puzzled than excited. “I didn’t ask for this. What is it?” (2) They don’t always make sense. “What’s with all these ropes, pulleys, and lag bolts?” (3) It’s tempting to let it sit. “I don’t have time for this.” (4) Consider the giver. “He’s a good person. He’s wise. […]
Seven Things I’ve Learned About Christmas (from Reading the Bible*)
(1) Jesus existed before He was born. The Gospel of John begins Jesus’ story before there were Wise Men, shepherds, or angels. John reveals the backstory: Jesus existed before the universe began; He is God; He created the universe (John 1:1-3). (2) Jesus is the heir to King David’s throne. The Christmas story features two […]
