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treasures

by marvin williams on December 31st, 2009 | 14 responses
Every day, according to one survey, Americans buy an average of 3,972,603 movie tickets; 1,683,835 songs and albums from online resources; 1,650,000 DVD rentals from Netflix; 978,030 bags of Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet popcorn; 568,764 Titleist golf balls; 443,650 large fries at Burger King; 160,968... read more »

the way of rest

by tim gustafson on December 30th, 2009 | 4 responses
Train stations in Japan often list stops in both Kanji and English. This one did not. The longer I stared at the sign, the more it mocked me.

Finally, I asked the woman standing next to me: “Do you speak English?” “A little,” she said. She understood where I wanted to go and motioned... read more »

beauty tips

by poh fang chia on December 29th, 2009 | 4 responses
Not long ago, we had a discussion in our office regarding what you should eat based on your blood type. Suddenly, our lunchtime conversations were seasoned with questions like: “If I’m B positive, should I eat chicken or fish?” The health “gurus” who are promoting eating based on blood type... read more »

December 28, 2009

by Today's Conversation on December 28th, 2009 | 31 responses
What’s one faith-building thing you plan to do in the New Year? Why?

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work of art

by mike wittmer on December 28th, 2009 | 8 responses
Michelangelo had begun what he figured to be his crowning achievement—chiseling marble statues for the tomb of Pope Julius II—when the pope pulled him away for a menial task unworthy of the artist’s great skill. Michelangelo protested that many lesser painters could repair the plaster ceiling of... read more »

game over

by jennifer benson schuldt on December 27th, 2009 | 2 responses
Some Japanese girls are all ga-ga for boyfriends who don’t really exist. An online dating simulation game called “Webkare” allows girls to choose a virtual guy to pursue online. They work with other players and read a series of conversations to woo their online love until he finally returns... read more »

tools of the trade

by roxanne robbins on December 26th, 2009 | 4 responses
In his book Play Ball, former Major League Baseball All-Star Dave Dravecky says some athletes are known around the league as “complete packages” or “franchise players.” Former MLB Manager Leo “The Lip” Durocher said, “These are the athletes coaches look for, the ones that have... read more »

what's in a name?

by k.t. sim on December 25th, 2009 | 3 responses
Babies may be small, but preparing and caring for one requires some big things: Fixing up his or her room. Buying a crib, baby clothes, and toys. And one biggie is deciding what to name the little bundle of joy. This is not always an easy task, for most parents want to select names that both sound good... read more »

this Christmas child

by sheridan voysey on December 24th, 2009 | 7 responses
Watch Him. Watch Him. Watch this Child, who grows into a boy, who grows into a man and is found to be so much more.

Watch as He is born—among shepherds and angels and bright lights in the sky. Watch as He grows in favor and stature—as a youngster asking questions, giving answers,... read more »

loss and found

by tom felten on December 23rd, 2009 | 7 responses
It’s likely that several people you know have been laid off this year. Recently I learned that another good friend had lost his job. This would be bad news for anyone, but it was especially brutal for my friend because his wife’s position had been eliminated just a month before!

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