This week's thought thread is rescue. Remember, if you'd prefer to receive the Thought Thread in email form, sign up here.
1. LINKS
Did Cars Save Cities From Horse Manure?
Sometimes history stinks, sometimes it makes you think(s).
The Silent Saviors
In 2011, 50 men worked on the leaking Fukushima nuclear reactor to rescue their country
When Robots Take Over the World, Compassion Will Save Us
A scientist's experience with cancer brought clarity to his understanding of A.I.
My Thoughts: Euthanasia, Life Plans, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
Much has been written about the power of story. But sometimes stories go awry.
2. RECOMMENDATIONS
BOOK: Words That Work: It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hear
A political speech writer implores us to choose words to save and inspire. If you're curious about this book, get a preview with some selected quotes.
VIDEO CLIP: A Very Marvel Rescue
This clip from X-Men Apocalypse shows a hyper-fast super hero saving some mutant high schoolers from certain death.
3. FREE SERMON DOWNLOAD
I'm offering a new series on the Ten Commandments. To prepare, here's a teaching that sets up the need of God's people to be saved.
CLICK HERE to download a PDF transcript of Rescue (Exodus 1)
A few notes:
1. All Scriptures are taken from the New International Version
2. Feel free to customize the message for your audience. Since these sermons are heavy exegetical, there is no need to attribute the content.
As always, thanks for reading this stuff. Leave a comment below about anything of interest.
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