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Along the coast, in certain places, there are no harbors. But in other spots, there are bays into which vessels run at once in the time of storm. Some men present an open natural harborage for people in distress. You love them instinctively, and trust them unreservedly. They, on their part, welcome your…

When I first began to preach, I am afraid that I used to say a great many strange things—which, of course, I do not do now. But having, on a certain occasion, said something rather striking and perhaps not quite wise, there was an excellent Christian man who wanted to set me right. He did not come and…

A COVID Response Tracking study conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago found adults under the age of 35 were especially likely to report negative feelings or to experience physical and emotional symptoms associated with stress and anxiety connected with the coronavirus pandemic. The study found…

Falls account for over 8 million hospital emergency room visits, representing the leading cause of visits (21.3%). http://www.nfsi.org/the_costs.php Everybody falls, but some fall less often than others, because they prepare their steps. Spiritually we can avoid falls by preparing our steps, and one…

“The average American with credit card debt owes more than $15,000.” Our massive debts have spawned a whole community of experts explaining how to manage or get rid of the debt. “The strategy begins with cutting up those cards that have the debt.” Then have a strategy to begin paying them off, one by…

A new Gallup poll found that 17% of Americans named Ebola as America’s “most urgent health problem.” That is a much larger percentage than those naming our real heath problems, obesity, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, or substance abuse. Two people have died in the US from Ebola compared to the millions…

In the Disney animated film Frozen, Olaf the snowman sings a song explaining how he longs for summer and all the wonderful things he has heard about the warmer season. His desire is to experience another season of the year and to feel the warmth of the sun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_axMza-fR3Q…

In the Disney animated movie Kung Fu Panda, Po is a struggling young panda working in his family’s noodle shop. Through a series of events, he receives the chance of a lifetime, his dream, to train with the Kung Fu masters. Under the leadership of Master OOgway, who is a mature, old turtle, Po begins…

When a couple decides to marry, they have a very rosy view of their future together. In a recent survey of marriage-license applicants, 0% felt like they would ever get a divorce. This optimism can lead to a decision to neglect the counseling and preparation for marriage that is available. --Time, June…

In an article published by the New York Times, Judith Newman describes how her autistic son has been helped by interacting with Apple’s “intelligent personal assistant,” Siri. Newman’s son, Gus, spent an hour asking about the difference between isolated and scattered thunderstorms. Afterwards, he told…

In a new collection of letters, Editor Joseph Galliano has compiled advice from today’s luminaries to their own sixteen-year-old selves. --Ed. Joseph Galliano, Dear Me: A Letter to My Sixteen-Year-Old Self, referenced in The Week, December 9, 2011 p. 48-49 Illustration by Jim L. Wilson and Rodger Russell…

In the 40 years he has been teaching, Bruce Farrer has taken on a special roll each year to give former students a look at their lives from the past. Every year, Farrer asked his 14-year-old English students to write a 10-page letter to their future selves. After they assignment was turned in, Farrer…

A new study published in Finland suggests hanging around the same people all the time can limit a person’s knowledge. The study’s author Lauri Kovanen says they found that when a person hears new information, they call other friends to share it. When you stay within the same group of people, you hear…

Billionaire Warren Buffett is considered one of the most successful investors of our time. He recently surprised reporters when asked to describe the best advice he ever received. Rather than focus on ways of making money, Buffett said his father taught him the best way to live. He encouraged parents…

In the motion picture, Ironman 2 Tony Stark is a conflicted character. Stark is a brilliant and wealthy industrialist who inherited the company his father founded. His invention of a weaponized suit has revolutionized warfare, and ended many world problems. Despite his successes Stark is not complete…

Police in New York say a man’s plan to coast an SUV with no brakes downhill to a scrap yard turned out to be a very bad idea. The twenty-eight-year-old man told police that he had disconnected the battery before coasting down a hill to take the car to a junkyard. He also said he knew the vehicle had…

When a person is suffering from depression, there are times when they just can’t make their body do anything, even if they know a little exercise would be the best thing. Paige Waehner says she has helped a lot of people find the motivation to exercise, but admits that depression is especially hard to…

New research has confirmed what students of the Bible already knew. The study conducted by the University of Michigan psychology department found that older people seem to know how to deal with conflicts and accept life’s uncertainties better than younger people. The results indicated the difference…

For eight seasons, Mike Rowe hosted a cable TV show highlighting what most people consider to be the worst jobs in America. The program ended in the fall of 2012, and now the host Mike Rowe is dedicating himself to helping others find fulfilling work. Rowe operates a website which is a resource for people…

Robyn Okrant decided she wanted to make some changes in her life, so she turned to self-help guru Oprah Winfrey. In 2008, she followed every piece of advice Oprah gave on her daytime talk show, in her Magazine “O” and on her website. She bought what Oprah told her to buy, she ate what Oprah told her…

PRAYER Alongside the highway outside of Phoenix, there is a regular Bazaar. Enterprising merchants set up shop to sell cheap trinkets and homemade food to motorists. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from six to ten AM Matthew Cordell opens a booth and offers to pray for passing drivers. “His tent is…

According to Andrea Stone, Americans are consulting psychics in greater numbers because of the economic downturn. This includes executives, business owners, homeowners, and investors. Psychics report that people are asking about economic issues rather than the old standby, love and romance. --USA Today,…

SUCCESSION In "The Servant Leader: Transforming Your Heart, Head, Hands & Habits", Blanchard and Hodges write, "Servant leaders, who consider their position as being on loan and as an act of service, look beyond their own season of leadership and prepare the next generation of leaders." —"The Servant…

VISION In his book, The Greatest Communicator: What Ronald Reagan Taught Me About Politics, Leadership, and Life, Dick Wirthlin writes, “The word "vision" has become the cultural equivalent of elevator music-its ubiquity has rendered it meaningless. Quite literally, vision means ‘the ability to see’…

A new study has found that though parents say they want to improve their skills, few look to the Bible for guidance. Most parents say they draw primarily from their own personal experience when it comes to raising their children. The study found 96 per cent ignore seminars and books about parenting.…