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trails
Posted by tom felten on February 27th, 2010 | 3 responses
During a trip to Israel, I stood in a field just outside of Bethlehem. Some movement to my left revealed a shepherd leading some sheep down a well- worn trail. The winding path was easy to see due to its... read more »
the view
Posted by regina franklin on January 18th, 2010 | 6 responses
Completing its inaugural rotation in March 2000, the Eye of London provides riders with a sweeping view of England’s capital city. Perhaps because it looks much like a giant Ferris wheel, the Eye has... read more »
true repentance
Posted by winn collier on January 13th, 2010 | 7 responses
Today, my son lied to me. The specifics were minor, but his attempts to weasel out of the offense without coming clean caused me concern. One author, writing about our vague “confessions,” said that... read more »
divine heartbeat
Posted by poh fang chia on January 10th, 2010 | 7 responses
If we could listen to the heartbeat of God, what would we hear? Peo—ple. Peo—ple. Peo—ple . . .
This reality amazes both mortals and angels. The psalmist asks, “What are mere... read more »
This reality amazes both mortals and angels. The psalmist asks, “What are mere... read more »
soul music
Posted by marvin williams on January 3rd, 2010 | 14 responses
Soul music is a term adopted to describe popular black music in the United States as it evolved from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. It’s a style heavily influenced by gospel music. Soul music is known... read more »
tools of the trade
Posted 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... read more »
foreigners
Posted by tim gustafson on December 22nd, 2009 | one response
In the Philippines, the door is always open at mealtime. Even if you’re a stranger, a Filipino will insist that you stay and eat your fill. If he does not have enough, your host will give you his portion.... read more »
watching your wait
Posted by marvin williams on December 14th, 2009 | 7 responses
A Fitness magazine poll of 1,000 women found that women are willing to take drastic steps to reach their ideal weight: Twenty-three percent said they would spend a week in jail. Twenty-three percent... read more »
lost your way?
Posted by jeff olson on November 24th, 2009 | 4 responses
I was 15 years old when I first witnessed a basketball player score for the opposing team. It was late in a game, and my team had the contest in hand. One by one, my coach began sending in players who... read more »
the first cut
Posted by tim gustafson on November 14th, 2009 | 2 responses
In 2003, Sheryl Crow covered the old Cat Stevens song “The First Cut Is the Deepest.” In this song, she bemoans her first love, who wounded her so deeply that she now struggles to feel anything. She... read more »











