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anxious times

Posted by tom felten on March 8th, 2010 | 17 responses
My friends were dealing with a daughter who was struggling physically and emotionally. Unable to determine the source of her problems, they were getting stretched thin. Not surprisingly, as their precious... read more »

holding it together

Posted by marvin williams on February 18th, 2010 | 5 responses
From autumn of 2008 through April 2009, the country of South Africa was run by temporary or acting officials. When President Thabo Mbeki quit, after being accused of interfering in a court case, an acting... read more »

have you had enough?

Posted by k.t. sim on February 12th, 2010 | 10 responses
A 2008 Barna Group survey asked adults what immoral behaviors they had engaged in during the past week. Of those surveyed: 28 percent had used profanity, 20 percent had gambled, 19 percent had viewed pornography,... read more »

earthquake

Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on February 10th, 2010 | one response
A low grumble rolled through the house. It took only seconds to go from dreamland to all-out panic as I realized what was happening. At 3:59 on Wednesday morning of this week, an earthquake shook the far... read more »

temple of tolerance

Posted by tom felten on January 30th, 2010 | 3 responses
A news story presented the plight of a Christian school that was forced to move because a group of local citizens felt it was “proselytizing.” How were the students and staff forcing their... read more »

subversive Christians

Posted by mike wittmer on January 26th, 2010 | 9 responses
The ancient Romans were really nice people. Sure, their responsibilities demanded a certain demonstration of power, but given the large territory they governed, it was in their best interest to keep everyone... read more »

discord in the family

Posted by k.t. sim on January 12th, 2010 | 10 responses
According to a 2009 study, men and women sin differently. This study of the seven deadly sins found that the top sin for men is lust, followed by gluttony, laziness, anger, pride, envy, and greed. For... read more »

loss and found

Posted 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... read more »

interruptions

Posted by poh fang chia on December 21st, 2009 | 7 responses
With a work deadline looming, it was hard to find time to write my Our Daily Journey articles this month. I was strongly tempted to put on a “Do-Not-Disturb-Me” demeanor at work. For even... read more »

theology of the small

Posted by winn collier on December 19th, 2009 | no responses
Even though the Super Bowl reigns as the largest US sporting spectacle, the television ads that run during the game have begun to receive almost as much attention as the game itself. Firms spend millions... read more »
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