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language barrier

Posted by regina franklin on January 7th, 2010 | 13 responses
Most days, I love my minivan. When its floor seems excessively littered with crumbs and random items, however, my affection wanes.

On one particular trip to the carwash, I began talking with... read more »

follow

Posted by winn collier on November 4th, 2009 | 7 responses
In July 2001, a few friends and I embarked on a long-anticipated rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike. But our great adventure ended after only one day. We made it to the canyon floor, but due to the stifling... read more »

life words

Posted by jeff olson on August 25th, 2009 | 5 responses
In 1990, Bette Midler recorded the song From a Distance. Her rendition became an instant hit—soaring to the top of the pop charts. Not only did it win a Grammy, it went on to become one of the... read more »

g.i. joe: the rise of cobra – movie review

Posted by bill crowder on August 10th, 2009 | 2 responses
It’s hard to know where to begin with this film. Much of my thinking about G.I. Joe mirrors my thoughts about the Transformers 2 film that I recently reviewed. Once again, it’s... read more »

bumpy roads

Posted by regina franklin on July 29th, 2009 | 4 responses
My thoughts were miles away, when suddenly a bump in the road shook my car. As I bounced through the intersection, it occurred to me that I had missed seeing the road construction signs. And, veiled by... read more »

life words

Posted by winn collier on May 25th, 2009 | 3 responses
Words have power. A wounding word can pierce deeper than physical pain. I still remember moments in junior high when my undesirable physical traits became objects of ridicule. Too many of us carry the... read more »

moving stones

Posted by tom felten on May 22nd, 2009 | one response
Are some seemingly impassible stones looming in your life today?

In a recent sermon, Jeff Manion, Senior Teaching Pastor at Ada Bible Church, used the stone that was rolled away at Jesus’... read more »

living awake

Posted by winn collier on May 15th, 2009 | 2 responses
In Germany, the ancient legend of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa persists. According to lore, Barbarossa never died but continues to watch over his kingdom from his stone table in the mountains. For centuries... read more »

Jesus' motivation

Posted by tom felten on April 28th, 2009 | 2 responses
So, what motivates you? People-pleasers are inspired by praise. “Type A” personalities love to create projects and relish in seeing each task accomplished along the way. Some impoverished people... read more »

freecycle

Posted by winn collier on April 20th, 2009 | no responses
A “freecycler” resists the consumer culture and pursues a lifestyle outside of prevailing economic systems. One freecycling practice is dumpster diving—foraging in garbage bins for food.... read more »
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