Valentine's Day is an occasion to express romantic feelings. And technology allows us to send cards, letters, pictures, music, and video electronically and instantly. Such technology is great when used responsibly. But, in the past few years, several teens have gotten in trouble after provocative digital photos they had sent to a boyfriend or girlfriend were distributed to classmates. And Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden recently apologized after racy photos that he'd sent his former girlfriend found their way onto the Internet. LinC looks at safe, appropriate, and holy ways to express love and affection. Key Scriptures: Genesis 9:18-27; Esther 1:10-22; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; Galatians 6:1-6; 1 Thessalonians 5:22-23. More than two months after opening, James Cameron's 3D sci-fi spectacular, Avatar, is still America's must-see movie. It recently became the highest grossing film of all time and nabbed an Oscar nomination for best picture. Some have criticized the movie for promoting the worship of nature; but others see in the film a positive message about caring for God's creation. Next week we'll look at the relationships between humanity, nature, and God. We'll also answer the question: How can we cultivate a relationship with the natural world that honors its Creator?
