By David Faust At breakfast with a couple of men the other day, we laughed about dumb things we have said over the years. The conversation led us to observe that Jesus’ original disciples occasionally said some dumb things too. Unwise Words It’s not hard to list several ill-advised comments they made to the Lord: […]
By Jamie Shafer Dave Baldwin said God has taught his family many lessons through the launch of Furnace Hills Coffee Company in Westminster, Maryland. One of these lessons is incorporated into their daily operations: “We’ve learned that every person has a special ability,” shared Dave. Dave and his daughter Erin, who has Down syndrome, partner […]
By Ali Denney Today’s Scripture takes me back to my childhood. Sunday School Baggage Here I am, impressionable in my frilly Sunday best, cross-legged in front of a flannel board. Stuck to the faded green felt is a bearded figure in what appears to be male undergarments, tall in stature with a strong physique, broad […]
By Christy Barritt Filipino Girl Marries Boy Who Sent Shoebox of Gifts Tyrel Wolfe from Idaho was 7 years old when he sent an Operation Christmas Child box to a girl in the Philippines. When he filled the box with gifts, he also included a photo of himself, along with his name and address. Joana, […]
By Christy Barritt Loneliness Is a Disease A new study suggests that loneliness isn’t a symptom of a greater problem, but that loneliness itself is a disease. Loneliness expert John Cacioppo, who’s known as a pioneer in the field of social neuroscience, coauthored the study. His new research shows that the lonely brain is structurally […]
