Thought Thread: Contain

This edition's thread: contain. If you'd like the Thought Thread emailed to you, go ahead and sign up here.

1. LINKS
The Case Against Lectures
We communicators need to reexamine how people learn best.

Your Brain Doesn't Contain Memories
Thinking about how we recall our past is mind-blowing.

How To Get Kids To Pay Attention
Lessons from the Mayans about motivation.

My Thoughts: You Start With One
I'm blessed to know this great church in New England and loved sharing their story. 

2. RECOMMENDATIONS
BOOK: Don't Be Such a Scientist: Talking Substance in an Age of Style
Ideas are trapped if they're not communicated effectively. In this book, a marine biologist in Hollywood recognizes that scientists could do a better job of publicizing their findings Read some selected quotes so you can see if the book might interest you. 

VIDEO: Free Hugs/Blind Trust
Look, I'm not a hugger. Still, I found this social experiment fascinating.

3. FREE SERMON DOWNLOAD (Ten Commandments Series)
The second of the Ten Commandments discusses idolatry but is really about containment.

CLICK HERE to download a PDF transcript of Commandment Two

A few notes: 
1. All Scriptures are taken from the New International Version
2. The Smyth and Helwys Exodus Commentary by William Johnstone is the source of exegetical content in this series. 
3. Feel free to customize the message for your audience. Since these sermons are heavier on commentary, there is no need to attribute the content.  

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