Wednesday digest

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New today from the Century:

• John Buchanan on preaching for a decision: "Proclaiming good news ought to in some way lead to a response. Otherwise it can be an exercise in cheap grace."
• To lectionary or not to lectionary: "In my newest church, I was told that past ministers have
  used the lectionary but the preference would be not to be glued to it,
  and so for the first time in my ministry I have gone "off lectionary." I
  have to say it is completely refreshing and reinvigorating."
• The Devil's Double briefly reviewed: "Somewhere in this vat of depravity is a movie screaming to get out."
• The wealthy are not self-made.

In the news:

• New Jersey leads U.S. in till death do us part
• Report says trends for U.S. churches mostly pointing down

Links from elsewhere:

• Kim Beckmann on the economy and denominational realities
• The danger of college rankings
• Banned books on YouTube
• New Dr. Seuss!