By David Faust What amazes you most about Jesus? Are you astonished by his power over nature—walking on water, multiplying bread and fish, changing water into wine? or the way he healed the sick—giving first-time sight to a man born blind, reversing the effects of deafness, restoring skin tissue ravaged by leprosy? His stories […]
A Prayer for Teachers
By Bob Russell The summer is ending and school is resuming in most places. This is the time of year when I’m thankful I’m not a schoolteacher. It seems to me a teacher’s task is tougher than ever before—especially for those who serve in public schools. Fifty years ago teachers didn’t have to deal […]
In the World — August 31, 2014
By Christy Barritt Americans Get Enough Sleep The Bureau of Labor Statistics released their annual Time Use Survey in June, and their results on the sleep habits of Americans surprised many. According to the survey, Americans aged 15 and up on average sleep a total of 8 hours and 45 minutes daily. The number […]
In the World — August 24, 2014
By Christy Barritt Foster Mother Receives Financial Gift A foster mother living in California received a tremendous gift for her life’s work. Alena Strickland of Downey has fostered more than 200 children, many of them with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. She started fostering when her infant daughter was hospitalized more than 27 years […]
It’s Not All Bad–Part 4: Smarter TV Techniques
By Dr. Charlie W. Starr We’ve been doing a series on what’s good in mass media. Last month we talked about smarter television, focusing on how plots have gotten more complex in the last few decades. This month we’re going to look at other smart techniques TV is using to engage our intellects on […]
