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wrong directions

Posted by tom felten on December 10th, 2010 | 4 responses

Last summer, a couple from Sweden took a wrong turn on their way to paradise. The duo was determined to reach the beautiful island of Capri, Italy. As they headed out from Venice, however, they went the wrong way. You see,... read more »

hooks to hang your hopes on

Posted by roxanne robbins on October 9th, 2010 | 10 responses

Pastor Tim Keller says that, in life, “Fifty percent of the reason we get so discouraged and despondent is we’re shocked when something bad happens. We say, ‘This isn’t how it’s supposed to... read more »

the joy of sex

Posted by mike wittmer on October 7th, 2010 | 11 responses

The women’s fashion and lifestyle magazine in my mechanic’s office flaunted numerous articles about sex. One story, meant to be especially titillating, recounted the exploits of men who made love to multiple... read more »

party

Posted by winn collier on September 21st, 2010 | 9 responses

We have friends who don’t get very excited about holidays. Our family, however—well, we get downright giddy when a special day pops up on the calendar. Obviously, we throw a shindig for all the usual suspects... read more »

your version of joy

Posted by tom felten on August 28th, 2010 | no responses

So I was surfing the Web when the words of an online banner ad caught my eye. “Find your version of happiness now.” Interesting, huh? The fine print in the ad explained that it was for Personals— designed... read more »

power isn’t happiness

Posted by Jeff Olson on July 15th, 2010 | 8 responses

I recently watched Ghosts of Girlfriends’ Past. The movie (which is a loose adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol) is about a hedonistic, womanizing bachelor who despises the idea of love and marriage.... read more »

June 28, 2010

Posted by Today's Conversation on June 28th, 2010 | 27 responses

What’s something you’re praising God for today? ... read more »

the humanitarian veterinarian

Posted by tim gustafson on May 19th, 2010 | 11 responses

Steve Goldsmith is a veterinarian who performs humanitarian work in difficult locations around the world. It’s humanitarian work because in poverty-stricken regions healthy animals can spell the difference between life... read more »

virtuous

Posted by pohfangchia on May 12th, 2010 | 8 responses

So, when was the last time you heard someone being complimented for being virtuous? In Ecclesiastes 7:29, we read, “God created people to be virtuous.” So, what does this word mean? The Hebrew word for virtuous... read more »

listening

Posted by winn collier on May 4th, 2010 | 5 responses

Our youngest son, Seth, is 5, and about the only time I’ve seen him still for more than a minute or two is when he’s asleep. He’s constantly moving, spinning, jumping, running in circles, doing cartwheels... read more »