Links: Your Guide to Online Conversations

CHICAGO, IL (December 23, 2011) – Editor’s note: Many Covenanters routinely share links to social media articles and videos that Covenant News Service believes may be of interest to others. Following is a sample of those submissions – their inclusion does not represent an endorsement of any views expressed.

By Stan Friedman

If Mary and Joseph Had Facebook – Although this might sound like a spoof, it actually is quite moving. The video might actually be used to teach the story of Mary and Joseph and how they might have responded to what was happening to them.

2011 Hubble Space Telescope Advent Calendar – “The heavens declare the glory of God.” (Psalm 19:1). This is put together by Atlantic magazine’s In Focus photography blog.

The Evolution of Evaluating – How do we measure success?

When the Zoning Board Closes Your Church

Churches to Lose Use of School Space After a Legal Push Fails – To read a previous Covenant News Service story on a previous court ruling, click here.

The Bait and Switch of Contemporary Christianity – What does “working on our relationship with God” really mean?

Editor’s note: If you have a link you would like considered for publication, please email Covenant Communications.

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