Your Best Links Now – 3/7/14

Do You Want to Make a Million Bucks as a Christian Writer? Consider Writing Your Own Religion. by Paul Louis Metzger

“All too often I hear that Paul recreated the Christian faith. Certainly, Paul talks about his gospel — ‘my gospel’ . . . Paul owned the gospel, but he did not control it. Rather, it controlled him.”

Was McConaughey’s Oscar Speech “All Right, All Right, All Right” for Christians? by Aaron Earls

“[M]y questions aren’t directed toward the actor and his faith (though I would hope he would avoid movies like Magic Mike in the future). My concern is more about us and our wisdom in embracing any and every famous person that claims Christ or even uses the word ‘God’ in a positive light. This seems to be yet another example of Christians adopting our culture’s celebrity obsession . . .”

40 Must-See Photos from the Past

Some are amusing. Some are quite haunting.

17 Shocking Food Facts That Will Make You Question Everything

The double-dipping debunking scientists must be the same as those global warming guys. And wait– every Fruit Loop tastes the same? (Link is to Buzzfeed, so mind the sidebars.)

Finding Your Sweet Spot by Darrin Patrick

“Contentment is neutered for the complacent man. To pursue real contentment, a man must push beyond his natural limits, tapping into supernatural strength to do more than he thought possible. Complacent men coast along in life without compulsion to do anything great. They passively engage the world, only exerting themselves to make sure it stays small and within their control. Contentment is reduced to stress avoidance. Here are 4 ways to find true contentment . . .”

Mike Tyson’s Punch Out! A Capella

This guy’s got a lot of time on his hands.