Misc.

—A friend of mine owns a company that does leadership and management consulting. Yesterday he sent out this text:

I agree Brian!

It got me thinking about infrequently I hear those words any more. About the only place I get a thank you is when I hold the door for somebody at Wawa. I think it’s part of the code or something. You have to nod your head and say, “Thank you”.

Everywhere else, you don’t. Apparently.

—A few things I can recommend:

• The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt. A great book that provides solid evidence that our children’s mental health has been dramatically worsened by devices and social media. I especially recommend reading this if you have young children who do not yet have cell phones. It will help your decision making process.

• Mike Winger on YouTube. He calls himself The Bible Thinker. Lately he’s been calling out, with evidence, charlatans in the ministry, especially those who claim prophetic gifts. He’s also reported on the extensive cover-up culture of big ministries, including Bethel in Redding, CA, to protect these fake ministers. When he’s not doing that, he is just a fantastic apologetics teacher worth checking out.

• Oyster Night at Big Oyster Brewery in Lewes. The off-season special is likely ending soon. It’s a buck a shuck for Chesapeake Bay oysters on the half shell. Incredible deal for some great oysters.

• United Church. Dover, Milford and now Georgetown, DE. If you are looking for a church that is about loving and serving others, that meets you where you are but offers many things to help you be better, and you like Bible based teaching/preaching and upbeat worship…check it out. We’ve been going for many years. www.UnitedChurchDE.com. Lot’s of people go to church on Easter, so I thought I’d suggest United if you are looking for a place to worship this Sunday.

—You know how they flip your Blizzard upside down at Dairy Queen?

I wonder if anybody has ever worked at DQ for years, and then they get hired at Dunkin and when they hand you your coffee their muscle memory kicks in and….

Happy Thursday.