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In “A Portrait of the Christian Life,” Stephen Brucker writes, “The Beatitudes create a portrait of the Christian man and woman. They are to read like a mirror, gazing at the Spirit’s work in a Christian’s life. Starting with the heart, bowing to God in humble submission and sorrowful contrition leads…

Gillian Bayford worked nights in a hospital. Her husband worked days at his second-hand record shop. Then they won 148 million pounds in a British lottery. 15 months later, their marriage has “broken down irretrievably.” The divorce is final. In addition, Ms. Bayford, wept as she told how the windfall…

Samantha Jackson and Farzin Yousefian were planning a lavish wedding in Toronto. When the Syrian refugee crisis hit, the couple canceled their plans and instead are using the money set aside for their big day to sponsor a Syrian refugee family’s resettlement in Canada. They still got married, in a small…

Michelle Goldberg wrote an essay for Salon.com declaring her intention to never have children. She and her husband were pleased with their two-person family, with their consuming careers, constant travel, and many tipsy nights out. They were afraid that, like people said, parenthood would change all…

Mario, who has terminal cancer, asked the Ambulance Wish Foundation to give him a ride to say goodbye to the animals he cared for as a maintenance worker at the Rotterdam’s Diergaarde Blijdorp Zoo in the Netherlands. While laying on his hospital bed, Mario received a goodbye kiss from a giraffe that…

Cities have tried to outlaw profanity, and now a study conducted by CareerBuilder has found that cursing and using profanity is common everywhere, including the workplace. The survey found that more than half the polled said they swore while on the job. Of those, 95 percent admitted that they used profanity…

Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman, in an interview following their January 2014 playoff win over the San Francisco 49ers said, "I'm the best corner[back] in the game. When you try me with a sorry receiver like Crabtree, that's the result you going to get." Sherman’s rant sparked responses from…

In Iran Christians are coming under extreme persecution for observing the Lord’s Supper. One received 80 lashes and others sentenced to less lashes. Their crime was drinking communion wine. It may not seem like it at the time, but when believers are persecuted for the Lord’s sake, they are really blessed.…

An 85-year old Florida, Barbara Cosgrove was looking for a picture of her ex-husband when she discovered an unopened envelope in a nightstand drawer. Inside was a 32 year-old check for $17,500, a payment on an insurance claim. Cosgrove said she didn’t know why she hadn’t found the check sooner because…

In the movie Hellboy, a demon is raised by a scientist to be a member of the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense, which is charged with the defense of the US public against supernatural menaces. The forces of evil kidnap him, his girlfriend, and another agent after killing the scientist who fathered…

A.J. Clemente was just getting his start as a TV news anchor. In his first broadcast on a North Dakota station, not realizing he was live, he began with two curse words. It was a short career. He was fired. How do you keep this from happening? Keep your thoughts and your speech pure at all times. Then…

The Week Editor, William Falk in a commentary on the falling birth rate in the U.S., describes some of the benefits of parenting. You get “A sweaty baby asleep on your chest, filling you with such awe and tenderness that you cannot sleep yourself. The incomparable fragrance of their downy heads. The…

Esau couldn’t take responsibility for his own problems so he blamed them on Jacob. Of course Jacob wasn’t innocent, but Esau was as responsible as Jacob, or more so. It is a common failing among humans. Rather than take responsibility for our lives, we blame the poor conditions on someone else. Tara…

Using foul language on the job could keep you from getting a raise or promotion, according to CareerBuilder, who surveyed employers and asked them how they responded when an employee cursed while on the clock. Sixty-four percent said they would think less of an employee who repeatedly used foul language…

A growing fear of the number 39 is sabotaging the booming car industry in Afghanistan. Residents believe the number is associated with a criminal in nearby Iran who reportedly had a flashy car with 39 in its license number. The sudden aversion to the number has owners of vehicles with license numbers…

A private investigator finally managed to track down a homeless Utah man to tell him that he has inherited a lot of money. David Lundberg said he located Max Melitzer pushing a shopping cart full of his personal possessions. Melitzer stands to receive a large sum of money from his brother’s estate, and…

Picking up hitchhikers is not a good idea, but for Edmonton Oilers hockey star Gilbert Brule, giving a ride to a stranger worked out well. Brule and his girlfriend were heading out to walk their dog when they drive by a man wearing sweat pants and a hat. Brule said despite the clothing, he thought the…

The face of Jesus has appeared in many inanimate objects over the years. People believe they have seen the Lord in grilled cheese sandwiches, x-rays, MRIs, and pieces of plaster. The latest image of Jesus has appeared in an old wooden chair in California. Lou Balducci says he was planning to throw out…

The Rock and Roll Hall of fame inducted Shock rock musician, Alice Cooper on March 14, 2011. In his prime, Cooper had a macabre stage presence designed to shock audiences. Today Alice Cooper is a believing Christian. In interviews around the Hall of Fame induction Alice Cooper said, “Drinking beer is…

For an Oregon woman and her children their GPS device turned out to be a curse and a blessing. Melissa Batz and her children were about 15 minutes away from reaching their destination on a camping trip when their GPS unit sent them on a detour. The family drove onto a backcountry road, and soon got stuck…

In 2006, Fox Television, NBC Universal and several other broadcasters sued the FCC for what they said was a vague and unevenly enforced policy. The lawsuit stemmed from an FCC warning when Bono dropped a curse word on a nationally televised awards show. Since then, a Federal Appeals court struck down…

“A recent study showed that when people were given money to spend, those who spent it on others were happiest. Giving is literally a joy. If you want to feel better about your day, buy the guy in back of you at Starbucks a cup of coffee. Watch the look on his face. That’s a long-lasting hit of happiness…

JUSTICE Chicago resident Tom Fedder has received 170 parking ticket notices over the past two years. Fedder maintains he has done nothing wrong and says his car was not present at any of the alleged infractions. Fedder is not a poor driver; his troubles are the result of a decision made by his grandfather…

"I Swear" You're aiming for the 16 penny nail, instead you hit the thumb nail, what happens? xozijdahfouerkha! The guy in front of you cuts you off, what happens? xozijdahfouerkha! Your teacher chews you out in front of the whole class, what happens? xozijdahfouerkha! None of us enjoy other people's…

GOD’S BLESSINGS In his book, Out of the Whirlwind, Mark Tabb writes, “God’s blessings deal with eternity and his glory, not with something as fleeting and temporary as material goods.” —Out of the Whirlwind, p. 46 Illustration by Jim L. Wilson Eccles. 7:14 NIV “When times are good, be happy; but when…