Be Happy, go to church
“Pew: Sunday Regulars Are Happier and Healthier” (Christianity Today, 1/31)

Service in Liberia
“‘Worth Laying Down Your Life’: The Missionary Adventures of Rick Sacra” (The Gospel Coalition, 1/28)

Transitions
“Leith Anderson Retiring from National Association of Evangelicals; NAE president: “It’s important to speak biblically and thoughtfully when so many are shouting for attention.”” (CT, 02/01)

Legacy of Socialism
“Yes, Venezuela Is a Socialist Catastrophe” (NYT opinion columnist, 1/25) Apart from running out of other people’s money (Thatcher), it turns out the rulers end up with everyone’s money. And kill those who protest.

RIP
“Keeping Up Appearances star dead at 82: Fans pay tribute to Clive Swift who was best known for playing Hyacinth Bucket’s long-suffering husband Richard” (DailyMail.com, 1, Feb)