By Dr. Charlie W. Starr I’ve often talked about what’s bad in mass media. In this series I am purposely emphasizing what’s good. And among the good is that plotlines in TV dramas have become more complex and interesting. Television has been called “the plug-in drug” and blamed for the dumbing down of America. […]
Coming up in August you’ll find: • The Not-So-Perfect Church • Raising Righteous Kids, Parts 1 & 2 • No More Worries • Rest or Stress?
By Lindsey Bell I don’t like to wait. My guess is, neither do you. Our you-can-have-anything-you-want-and-you-can-have-it-now culture has made waiting even more difficult for us. With Poptarts and TV dinners, we can have a meal ready in less than five minutes. Smart phones and the Internet allow us to discover interesting facts about anything […]
By David Faust Someone sent me a list of the best things to say if you get caught sleeping at your desk. The suggestions include: • “They told me at the blood bank this might happen.” • “I was meditating on the company’s mission statement and envisioning a new paradigm.” • “Ah, the unique and unpredictable circadian […]
By Tammy Darling Even those of us who aren’t avid in the sport of track and field still know the difference between a sprint and a marathon. Christians tend to be spiritual sprinters—we start off with a burst of zeal and unbridled enthusiasm but fizzle out over the long haul. We live in a […]
