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freeing money

Posted by winn collier on May 6th, 2013 | 8 responses
Among the poor, I’ve often encountered extravagant generosity. In the Amazon jungle, locals stretched their meager resources to provide me with daily meals. One evening they prepared fresh monkey stew and though it was not... read more »

driving God out?

Posted by pohfangchia on April 11th, 2013 | 2 responses
Is it possible to drive God away? The answer is a resounding “Yes!” Ezekiel gives us one sure way—idolatry. In a fascinating account, the prophet recorded what made God leave the room. In Ezekiel 8:1, we read that the... read more »

disney’s gospel

Posted by mike wittmer on March 15th, 2013 | 11 responses
As my family was leaving the park after a fun day at Disney, the loudspeakers were playing a happy song with the chorus, “In everything you do, celebrate you!” The song reminded me of the earlier parade that encouraged... read more »

no app for that

Posted by mike wittmer on March 2nd, 2013 | 2 responses
When I was a child, I knew some people who did nothing but watch television. They sat in their recliners and absorbed continuous loops of game shows, sitcoms, and sporting events. The television was always on—even during... read more »

fast cash

Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on February 1st, 2013 | 10 responses
About 30 miles outside of Washington, DC, Heather Kelly noticed what looked like “a snow globe of cash” on Interstate Highway 270. An armored truck had failed to secure its rear door, and the money was airborne. Roughly... read more »

work

Posted by mike wittmer on January 25th, 2013 | 8 responses
The first thing you notice are the nets. They stretch tautly between buildings, hung to catch workers who might attempt to leap to their deaths. This is Foxconn, the behemoth factory in Shenzhen, China, where throngs of... read more »

workaholic or fool

Posted by pohfangchia on December 10th, 2012 | 6 responses
There was a man who worked 70 hours a week. Fortunately, he loved his job. He brought home a nice paycheck and provided good things for his family. He thought, One of these days I’ll slow down—but not today. One evening,... read more »

food that satisfies

Posted by K. T. Sim on November 10th, 2012 | no responses
Why do you work? This question was part of a lifestyle survey used to determine the happiness of workers. If you think my answer reflected a grandiose, altruistic perspective on how my labor improves the economic betterment... read more »

treasuring god

Posted by winn collier on October 27th, 2012 | no responses
Rumors have swirled and intrigue abounded over the life and bank accounts of Huguette Clark, the reclusive heiress of a vast copper mine fortune. Though she owned mansions, exclusive estates, and posh New York high-rise... read more »

thanks, but no thanks

Posted by pohfangchia on October 26th, 2012 | 8 responses
A Christian school for autistic children received a donation from a corporation. After making sure that there were no strings attached, the school accepted the money. Later, the corporation requested to have representation... read more »
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