By David Faust Reducing the size of your army is a strange way to prepare for a fight. After being visited by an angel and then stepping up to lead the Israelites (Judges 6), General Gideon must have been pleased with the 32,000 soldiers at his disposal to fight the overwhelming Midianite army. But God […]
By Lindsey Bell 1.7 Million Kids Die Because of Pollution A new study released by World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 1.7 million kids die each year because of “polluted environments.” The study included in its definition of “polluted environments” everything from dirty air and water to secondhand smoke. This pollution can lead to fatal […]
By Dr. Doug Redford The Guiding Light was one of many soap operas that have been a part of television history. It’s listed in the Guinness World Records as the longest running television drama in American history, presented on CBS for 57 years from June 30, 1952, until September 18, 2009. It was also preceded […]
By Jim Eichenberger A story tells of a dissatisfied customer returning a chainsaw to a hardware store. “I was promised that this saw could cut down trees in a fraction of the time that it takes me now. If anything, it takes me longer!” The clerk assumed that the saw was faulty. Carefully he checked […]
By Lindsey Bell Most Pastors Satisfied with Their Marriages A new study by the Barna Group reported that 96 percent of pastors surveyed are satisfied in their marriages. The study noted that this is higher than the general population, in which less than half reported excellent marriages and one-third reported good marriages. Another interesting find: […]
