1. Rick Burgess is a co-host of the very popular Rick and Bubba syndicated radio show. His 2 year old son, Bronner Burgess tragically drowned this week and yet somehow Rick spoke at his funeral Tuesday, and gave one of the most powerful and encouraging messages I’ve ever heard. This is perhaps the greatest embodiment of giving glory to God in the midst of tragedy that I’ve seen. It has become the number three video on Youtube.com. Here it is: Rick Burgess: A Father’s Heart. (pt. 2), (pt. 3)

2. Though he does not have my vote for president - I am still pleased that Barack Obama set the record straight this week that he is a practicing Christian, and is not a follower of Islam in any way. A direct quote from his Christianity Today interview: “I am a Christian, and I am a devout Christian. I believe in the redemptive death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I believe that that faith gives me a path to be cleansed of sin and have eternal life…. some scurrilous e-mails have been sent out, denying my faith, talking about me being a Muslim, suggesting that I got sworn in the U.S. Senate with a Quran in my hand or that I don’t pledge allegiance to the flag. I think it’s really important for your readers to know that I have been a member of the same church for almost 20 years, and I have never practiced Islam. I am respectful of the religion, but it’s not my own.“ Want to read more? Barack Obama’s Christianity Today Interview.

3. What’s the best place to enjoy coffee and free wireless internet in your neighborhood? Chris over at ThinkChristian argues that it should be the local church!

4. Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy is returning to coach the team next year, at least partly because he sees it as a ministry platform. Read about Tony’s commitment to his family and to Jesus here.

5. New Man Magazine challenges its readers to avoid the slippery slope that leads to marital unfaithfulness.

6. Is fulfilling the Great Commission in our time unreasonable? No, says Jabe Nicholson as he looks at the statistics.

7. John Piper writes a very poignant and important article on Martin Luther King Junior day. Don’t judge this one until you read it…John Piper on MLK and reconciliation.

Stay tuned for more next week!