Speedlinking - January 23, 2008

1. Weak dollar makes life tough for missionaries abroad addresses the impact on missionaries supported by the weakening US dollar. I had not thought of this before...

1. Good Comment - great site with simple rules about how to leave a good comment on a blog. Nice!

1. Michael writes about My Big Crazy Prayer a great reminder about what it takes to be church. And a big crazy prayer.

1. Dave Pullin writes a convicting and inspiring post about Consumption.

1. What makes an "experienced" pastor? good question from Tribal Church.

1. Gavin Richardson shares a change in language at no more mission trips.

1. Adam Hamilton asks about the future of the UMC at Reflections from Houston.

1. Dave Pullin captures a beautiful moment in the life of a family at Pretending to be asleep.

1. Rules of the Band Societies from John Wesley - Thanks to Kevin Watson for posting these online.

1. The Commons - a brilliant pilot project from Flickr and the Library of Congress