Sacred Treasure
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I think there might be something in this. A long-term worker in Rwanda suggests helping people to face reality while perhaps avoiding burnout by adopting a theology of surrender rather than a theology of suffering.
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My father-in-law was involved in the setting up and board of this Christian development agency Five Talents, but has been long retired now. He sent us this newsletter about the impact of 2 years in South Sudan. Truly Astonishing.
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My old friend Ross Hendry on What happens to those who lose elections.
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Ian Paul argues we should use physical rather than phone/digital bibles. He may have a point.
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I rather love this: a Chasing Wonder Photo Bingo challenge.
Topical Treasure
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Gordon Corera writes a moving tribute to former boss of MI6, Sir Alex Younger.
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Life in 1950s Soviet Moscow as sneakily photographed by an American diplomat.
Quirky Treasure
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5 Islands around the world that you absolutely CANNOT and WILL NOT visit (despite any curiosity or interest)
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Anthropeum: A fun daily game for museum geeks/archaeologists with 10 objects from around the world that need locating.
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A Walk Through the East End in the 1960s (the era of the Kray Twins etc).
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Why Picasso hated picture frames. And How to use an index as a WEAPON.
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I adore James Turrell’s work. Who knew that constructing artificial holes in roofs would really get people looking. I mean, seriously looking. Here’s his latest project, in Aarhus, Denmark.
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This is pretty epic: thought to be the first aerial photograph (of Boston) from a balloon in 1860
