Thought Thread: Separate

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1. LINKS
Your Best Work May Feel Too Easy
There can be a disconnect between productivity and struggle.

On Leaving Facebook
Why one person chose separation from the pull of social media. 

How Tech Companies Own Your Day
Another article from the digital world—maybe some tech detachment is a good idea.

My [Wife's] Thoughts: I'm Always Writing
My better half encourages you to keep making stuff. 

2. RECOMMENDATIONS
BOOK: Creativity Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration.
One of the first of a recent slate of books bridging the gap of creativity and business. Get a taste of the book with some selected quotes here.

MOVIE: Lion
On Netflix: a man separated from his mother at an early age searches for his birth family.

3. FREE SERMON DOWNLOAD
The first of the Ten Commandments tells us to abandon all other gods. 

CLICK HERE to download a PDF transcript of Commandment One

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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