Your Best Links Now – 2/13/14

Rethinking the Origins Debate by Jonathan Hill

Survey results show Americans’ thinking on creation and evolution is hardly bipolar. “[W]hat does this mean for the church?” Hill writes. “I think it shows that most people, even regular church-going evangelicals, are not deeply entrenched on one side of a supposed two-sided battle. Certainly, the issue divides Christians. But Christian beliefs about human origins are complex. There’s no major single chasm after all.”



Your Spouse Is Not Jesus by Keri Seavey

At the blog for the Biblical Counseling Coalition, Seavey writes, “Both husband and wife often start life together, from authentic love and commitment (and a bit of naïve self-assessment), blissfully aiming to meet or exceed every spoken or perceived expectation placed before them in their desire for a great marriage. They may even maintain their success for a while. Yet, given time, we all bump up against our (and our spouse’s) weaknesses, limitations, and tenacious self-centeredness. This is when things begin to get messy . . .”

21 Fantastic Children’s Book Covers by Artist Erik Blegvad

Blegvad passed away last month. This look at some of his best work is full of whimsical, nostalgic awesomeness. (Note: Link is to Buzzfeed site.)



Annie Leibovitz Shoots Celebs in Disney Scenes

Acclaimed photographic artist Leibovitz lined up a stellar list of performers and cast them as classic Disney characters in some really fun and impressive images. Russell Brand as Captain Hook is probably my favorite, with Rachel Weisz’s Snow White and the trio of Jack Black, Will Ferrell, and Jason Segel as the Haunted Mansion’s hitchhiking ghosts tied for second.

What Makes a Good Commentary?

TGC’s Matt Smethurst interviews The Don.

“Barbara Ann” by the Beach Boys

Straight from the year ninety-sixty-awesome