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generational investment

by regina franklin on November 30th, 2012 | 4 responses
Standing quietly in the back, I am moved by the sight. Arms reach upward, voices carry throughout the room, and a tireless energy reverberates to the sound of the drum. Passionate and full of promise, they are far more than a group of teenagers. They are sons and daughters of God—the generation... read more »

eutychus’ example

by K. T. Sim on November 29th, 2012 | 5 responses
I must admit I was having a hard time staying awake. The guest speaker had been monotonously droning on for 45 minutes. According to the outline provided, he wasn’t even halfway through the sermon! “It isn’t my fault if I fall asleep,” I whispered to my wife. “Don’t be a Eutychus!” she... read more »

harmony

by pohfangchia on November 28th, 2012 | 4 responses
A group of young adults had spent many hours studying Scripture together and serving side-by-side. Needless to say, there was a close bond forming between them. But an issue threatened to break up their camaraderie. They couldn’t see eye-to-eye on how it should be handled. Suddenly, they weren’t... read more »

life . . . with God

by sheridan voysey on November 27th, 2012 | 8 responses
Every month, more than 500,000 people Google “meaning of life.” Why am I here? They find answers ranging from “Life has no meaning” to “The meaning of life is whatever you make it.” Let’s consider the meanings of two of the Greek words for “life” found in the New Testament:... read more »

November 26, 2012

by Today's Conversation on November 26th, 2012 | 4 responses
What’s a good way to encourage a friend who’s feeling down due to the loss of a family member or friend? ... read more »

oblivious

by tom felten on November 26th, 2012 | 6 responses
Dante Autullo had no idea that a 3.5-inch nail was embedded in his brain. He was totally oblivious. Having accidentally shot himself in the head with a nail gun in January 2012, Autullo thought he had only suffered a small cut . . . so he went back to work! Later, he started to feel nauseous and... read more »

ghost car

by jennifer benson schuldt on November 25th, 2012 | 2 responses
In 1939, General Motors created a “ghost car”—a transparent vehicle with a body made of Plexiglas. The see-through outer shell of the Pontiac Deluxe Six revealed a custom chrome-plated dashboard, a spare tire lodged in the trunk, and even the door-locking mechanisms. The “ghost car”... read more »

history’s steady tune

by winn collier on November 24th, 2012 | no responses
George Jellinek, former host of The Vocal Scene radio program, says “the history of a people is found in its songs.” Years ago, music was a crucial way for slaves in the US to recount their stories, and music was central to the way the Civil Rights movement retold its vision. If you want to know... read more »

the glory of Jesus

by Jeff Olson on November 23rd, 2012 | 3 responses
Wedding receptions. I’m not opposed to attending them. But, honestly, if I can avoid going to one, you’ll get no complaints from me. (Note: This does not apply to the day when either of my daughters marry!) There is, however, one wedding reception I would have paid money to attend—the wedding... read more »

queen for a day

by roxanne robbins on November 22nd, 2012 | 3 responses
Following a meeting at Mildmay Uganda—a specialized center that provides holistic outpatient care for HIV and AIDS patients—I was summoned by Mildmay’s public relations director. “We are welcoming the Queen of England to Mildmay tomorrow,” she said. “Our pediatric patients are preparing... read more »
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