Xenoglaux Design Bureau

A Conversation: Tim Keller, John Piper, D.A. Carson

Welcome to this new series of programming on WC3PO Channel 10A from the Xenoglaux Design Bureau. It is called "Gathering by the Digital River." The old hymn, "Shall We Gather at the River," implores Christians to gather with the saints at the river that flows by the throne of God. The era of the internet brings with it another way to reach the gospel of Chirst to people around the world. I call this a digital river, a place to come and listen to word of God via this medium. The graphic above, that I created, symbolizes this idea. I make no judgments here about why you are here. I will also tell you that no preacher I offer is perfect. I may not agree with them 100%. I do place their sermon or lecture or panel here believing that they have something of value to offer all of us, believer or non-believer. Enjoy and God bless you. 

 

 This video was shot at the 2008 leadership conference for The Gospel Coalition. The Gospel Coalition is the producer of this series at YouTube.

Charles Stanley - A Call to Godly Living

via www.youtube.com

 

Welcome to this first in a new series of programming on WC3PO Channel 10A from the Xenoglaux Design Bureau. It is called "Gathering by the Digital River." The old hymn, "Shall We Gather at the River," implores Christians to gather with the saints at the river that flows by the throne of God. The era of the internet brings with it another way to reach the gospel of Chirst to people around the world. I call this a digital river, a place to come and listen to word of God via this medium. The graphic above, that I created, symbolizes this idea. I make no judgments here about why you are here. I will also tell you that no preacher I offer is perfect. I may not agree with them 100%. I do place their sermon or lecture or panel here believing that they have something of value to offer all of us, believer or non-believer. Enjoy and God bless you.

In this message titled "A Call to Godly Living", Dr. Stanley uses Romans 12:1-2 to remind us that we are to present our entire bodies (our mind, our will, our personality, our emotions) as a living sacrifice to the Lord. As Christians, we should not cling to any sinful things in our lives, fully surrenduring ourselves to Christ.

All the videos in this series can be found here: GATHERING BY THE DIGITAL RIVER at YouTube.

Still Running Strong: The Packard and the Lady

via graphics8.nytimes.com

From the New York Times

Cell Phone Rudeness: I Don't Think We Needed a Study for This!

 

As we use smart phones to stay more connected, it seems many of use have become, well, jerks to the people around us. Rebecca Jarvis and James Brown speak with author Thomas P. Farley about how to avoid becoming a smart phone jerk.

Note from the Gentleman Agitator: There was once something called a public phone booth where people made phone calls in public, in a small enclosed room. Why? Because we wanted our conversations kept private. Private! Smart phones, dumb phones, users have inflicted their lives and revealed their private lives in public for a few decades now. The phones are not smart or dumb, but the user can be. Remember, we can hear your voice. You should worry about that. One because of privacy and second because your added noise is not helping get the rest of us through the day. We are bombarded by environmental sound of all kinds. A lot of that is unpleasant. Everytime I see someone in public talking on their cell phone, oblivious to the world or people around them I am wishing they had this:

Tight Ties, Killer Heels: Clothes Make the Fashion Victims

by Melinda Beck, The Wall Street Journal

Baila Steinman first noticed the numbness in her leg on a trip to Israel in December. "From the knee to the pelvis, it was numb to the point of being painful," recalls the 52-year-old occupational therapist.

via online.wsj.com

Note from the Gentleman Agitator: This story tells women how we can do harm to our bodies for the sake of fashion. It tells men about the hazards of their ties and their collar size. Well, I like ties, both regular and bow ties. I will tell you. Instead of you whining about them, "Oooh, it's sooo tight," all you have to do are two simple things. Don't tie the sucker so tight, number one. And second, next time you purchase a dress shirt, have a clerk measure you collar and get the right size. The correct collar size is really the key. You might remember the size, but you can change with age. I have. So, make sure you get that tape measure out.  It is possible to be stylish and comfortable at the same time. Really! The resurgence of bow ties is also good for the tieophobic. Pre-tied bow ties that go around the back and clip on have a ready made scale and notches. Like a belt, you can fit it to a good size. And if you only wear ties for work, because you have to, you can still at least be comfortable. Remember, it is just a tie and not a noose.