Here is the review of the best links of February 6th.

Seth Godin says:
“The story you tell is far more important than the way you tell it. Don’t worry so much about being cool, and worry a lot more about resonating your story with my worldview. If you don’t have a story, then a great show isn’t going to help much.”

Reaching People in Europe
The institutional church and the attractional, extractional, building-focused, one-parish-per-town, outsider, long-term approach are not really penetrating the lost peoples of Europe. We must consider the cultural climate that exists in Europe and adjust our strategies and methods to be more effective.

25 Signs of a Healthy Church
(1) The church seeks to know and to follow God’s will. (7) The church is adaptable and flexible. (13) People feel accepted, encouraged, and included. (19) The church has a clear vision, priorities, and plan.

Love Makes Kids Smarter
Mother love doesn’t just make for a psychologically well-adjusted child, it also makes for a smart kid. We need attachment and love. We need to be held and talked to and made to feel that at least one person wants to be with us all the time.

9 Ideas for the Church in the Bad Economy
#7 Setup a ministry of mechanics who take one Saturday a month to consult on car problems for locals and members.

Top 30 Atheist/Agnostic/Skeptic Blogs
Want to know the thoughts, perspectives, and cultures of atheists, agnostics, and skeptics? Don’t assume they are homogeneous. This list is a great place to start for insights. For better insights, have real relationships with them. (via)

100 Beautiful Free Textures
Every graphic designer needs some good textures.

The Effects of Wearing Red or Blue Neckties
In high-stakes politics and business, there are only two colors of ties: red and blue.

THE REVIEW OF 2008
- Jesus’ Ministry Marketing (3 of 4) :: Why Church Marketing Does Not Measure Up

THE REVIEW OF 2007
- How Americans Feel About Religious Influences
- Statistics Show Parents Believe the Overuse of Media is Unhealthy for Kids