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commoner to royalty

Posted by Jeff Olson on May 11th, 2013 | no responses

The New York Times estimated that 3 billion people watched Prince William, heir to the throne of England, marry Kate Middleton. If true, nearly one out of every two people on the planet tuned in to watch the well-dressed duo... read more »

the question

Posted by mike wittmer on April 26th, 2013 | 6 responses

Here’s something you will never read in an obituary: “Susan Abernathy is survived by Harold, her husband of 47 years, three children, and six grandchildren. Susan was treasurer of the West Kalloon Realtor’s... read more »

a living picture

Posted by regina franklin on April 25th, 2013 | 5 responses

On a visit to the Passages Interactive Bible Exhibit, I was reminded of the beauty and scholarship of Scripture. Accustomed to the modern-day, gold-filigree edging, I was impressed with one particular exhibit that showcased... read more »

titanic 101

Posted by K. T. Sim on April 19th, 2013 | 3 responses

When the Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, evangelist John Harper was among the 1,522 people who died. After putting his 6-year-old daughter on a lifeboat, John ran throughout the ship and warned others about the eternal... read more »

new name, new life?

Posted by sheridan voysey on April 8th, 2013 | 10 responses

Each year, thousands of people change their names. Some of these changes reflect a deep desire for a new life. “I changed my name and it changed me,” wrote singer Alina Simone in The New York Times. “When I think back... read more »

cynical

Posted by mike wittmer on April 7th, 2013 | 3 responses

I leafed through the book, Can’t Be Bought (not the real title). The book told the challenging story of a megachurch pastor who realized he had built his ministry on marketing strategies rather than on Christ’s call. He... read more »

content with contention?

Posted by regina franklin on April 6th, 2013 | 5 responses

With its uncomfortable booths and tiled floors, the restaurant reflected the chill of the winter air. Having recently made the decision to take in foster children, my family sat waiting to meet a 7-year-old girl who needed a... read more »

zero hero

Posted by pohfangchia on March 25th, 2013 | 5 responses

“Birds of a feather flock together.” I’m not sure about that famous phrase. For throughout my student years I hung out with bright and beautiful people. But I don’t think I’m either. In fact, I’ve often... read more »

java gods

Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on March 22nd, 2013 | 2 responses

Recently, coffee drinkers in Helsinki, Finland, could visit a café called Kauko for a free cup of coffee. Sipping java at the Kauko coffee shop meant, however, that they were at the mercy of Internet users who controlled... read more »

saving little ones

Posted by sheridan voysey on March 18th, 2013 | 7 responses

“Jenny” grew up in a home where both parents engaged in extramarital affairs and were prone to violence. In this setting, Jenny soon became emotionally and physically neglected—and vulnerable to others. An uncle... read more »