1. The $40M bet that made South Korea a food and cultural power: Fun story about Gastrodiplomacy (it explains the explosion of Thai restaurants as well). “Gastrodiplomacy, a term first coined by The Economist in 2002, happens when governments try to increase the value and knowledge of their nation through food.”

2. Daniel’s three tips for surviving the University of Babylon: Catie Robertson and Andrew Selby offer lots of wisdom in this article, “As young men, Daniel and his friends in Babylon studied alongside unbelieving peers to receive a rigorous secular education under a regime that demanded obedience. Daniel’s story can help believing college students not only survive but thrive in their own Babylons. Let’s consider his advice.”

3. Will we work in heaven? John Piper responds by beginning with the nature of God, “God himself is a worker, and we will be more like him then, not less than we are now. Genesis 2:2: “On the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done.” And Jesus said in John 5:17, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.” So, God is a worker.”

4. You’re only human: Sarah Walton reflects on parenting, control, and God’s grace, “I’m human and in the process of sanctification as I seek to raise these sinful, imperfect, “in the process of sanctification” little humans. God has given me circumstances as a mom that demand my attention, carry immense weight, and drain me physically, emotionally, and often spiritually. And he knows that.”

5. Quality Christian music: 16 artists to watch: Brett McCracken offers up a great assortment of artists here. You’re sure to find a handful that you will appreciate, no matter your musical tastes.

6. Weatherman sneaks song lyrics into his live reports: Very clever and funny.

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