By Melissa Wuske Personality and Music Preference Does personality dictate music preference? David Greenberg, a University of Cambridge psychologist, thinks it can have an effect. “People who are high on empathy may be preferring a certain type of music compared to people who are more systematic,” he said. Empathizers tend to prefer more mellow, emotion-evoking […]
The Greatest Complainer
By Kelly Carr I laughed aloud when I heard the radio interview with Jasper Griegson, dubbed as “Britain’s Greatest Complainer.” Here I was, thinking about articles to help prevent complaining, and this guy was making a living at it. Jasper described his methods to Here & Now host Jeremy Hobson, saying that he does not […]
Where You Live for June 26, 2016—Questions and Activities for Small Groups
By Michael C. Mack 1. How old were you when you understood there is an eternal, divine, all-powerful God who created everything? Read Romans 1:18-32. 2. Which of these words would you use as a title for this passage, and why? Ignorance. Insurrection. Insolence. Idolatry. Immorality. Illusion. 3. How do you explain why people who know […]
The Lesson and Life for June 26, 2016
Devotional thoughts on Romans 1:18-32 By Thilini Cate I enjoy working after 10:00 p.m. It offers a dim, calm, and quiet surrounding. But hidden within that tranquility and darkness lies a strong sense of confusion, chaos, and corruption both you and I have undeniably experienced. Light, however, offers that which is complex, gradual, resolute, and […]
A Heart for the Harvest
By Jamie Shafer Nestled in the heartland of America, Brandywine Creek Farms is providing much more than food. It’s becoming a source of hope for the hungry, a place of encouragement for at-risk youth, and a training center for military veterans who want to try their hand at farming. Executive Director Jonathan Lawler in Greenfield, […]