CHICAGO, IL (January 6, 2011) – Editor’s note: Many Covenanters routinely share links to social media articles and videos that Covenant News Service believes may be of interest to others. Following is a sample of those submissions – their inclusion does not represent an endorsement of any views expressed.

By Stan Friedman

The Next Billy Graham Might Be Drunk Right Now – Sometimes God surprises.

The Joy of Quiet – “When telegraphs and trains brought in the idea that convenience was more important than content – and speedier means could make up for unimproved ends – Henry David Thoreau reminded us that ‘the man whose horse trots a mile in a minute does not carry the most important messages.’ ”

The Surprising Success of the Confession App – Even its creator is surprised by the success of the mobile application, which is designed to help prepare people for confession.

Woody Guthrie’s 1942 New Year’s Resolutions – Includes “Learn People Better” and “Take Bath.”

Israeli Women Want to Move from Back of the Bus – Expected by some Orthodox Jews to sit in the back of the bus, Israeli women are imitating Rosa Parks.

Journalists and Memoir: Reporting + Memory – How would you tell your story truthfully, and what would you focus on?

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