Institute for Cultural Influence

So many times we as Americans are quick to speak of the many problems that exist in this country.  However, inventors and innovators are people who see a problem and provide practical (and maybe even FUN!) solutions to those problems.  This video is an inspiration in hopes that we all become problem solvers.

“We believe that the easiest way to change people’s behavior for the better is by making it fun to do. We call it The Fun Theory.” -Volkswagen

What are the 5 issues facing the western church today according to Tim Keller?  Click here to find out:

http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2010/02/11/the-big-issues-facing-the-western-church/

For the health of the family: Being a child’s biggest fan, not their biggest critic.

How can parents have good sportsmanship? “Former pro baseball player Cal Ripken Jr. has worked with athletes for the last 8 years, in addition to being a dad to two young athletes himself.  Watch him talk about how parents can be good spectators:”

http://kidshealth.org/misc/movie/parent/P_calripkin3/index.html

“More than ever, opportunities should be afforded to families that wish to bring their children up with a moral education in accordance with their beliefs. A system of choice allows parents to choose schools that inject moral or religious themes into their children’s education.”

http://www.acton.org/ppolicy/education/ppolicy_education_morality.php

Jesus advised a rich man to do this – what would you do?

“Money Can’t Buy Happiness, So Man Gives Away Every Penny of His 3 Million Fortune”

http://neatorama.cachefly.net/money-happiness.htm

Focus on the Family’s Tim Tebow Super Bowl ad: Protesters inadvertently spread anti-abortion message

http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/2010/02/focus_on_the_familys_tim_tebow_2.php

“John and Kelly’s journey started with standing up for life and ended up with adopting four children from foster care.  See how the Lord built this family through adoption.”

http://www.icareaboutorphans.org/RosatiFamily.aspx

Superbowl Family Spotlight

“Playing Precisely, Brees Answers Critics”

“The picture at the end said what none of them could voice. There stood Brees, surrounded by hundreds of people, but paying attention to only one. He held his son and watched him paw at the confetti, and at that moment, Brees said he was cognizant of his life, how he got there and what he went through.

Brees said he tried to stay in that moment, to hold onto it. Right then, he cried tears of joy on Sunday, too.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/08/sports/football/08brees.html?ref=football

Book Recommendation:

CULTURE SHIFT: ENGAGING CURRENT ISSUES WITH TIMELESS TRUTH By: R. Albert Mohler Jr.

In this practical book with thoughtful questions and answers, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary president Al Mohler addresses tough topics such as humanism, secularism and moral relativism and how they affect the culture, law and other daily events and choices. Intellectual and articulate, Culture Shift will show you how to apply biblical truth as you interact with today’s culture.

Click here to order the book:

http://www.amazon.com/Culture-Shift-Engaging-Timeless-Critical/dp/159052974X

This critique of a book by liberal former Labor Secretary Robert Reich points out the assumptions and truths embraced by liberals even as they proclaim their allegiance to open-mindedness.

http://www.boundless.org/2005/articles/a0000926.cfm#share