By Michael C. Mack 1. When have you been a part of a “Welcome Home” celebration? Whom was it for? How would you describe it? Read Jeremiah 30:1-3, 18-22. 2. What can you deduce from these verses about the troubles that were to come? 3. What promises did God make for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By David Faust Doesn’t the word prefix sound like it means to fix something ahead of time—before it’s broken beyond repair? “Mr. Mechanic, please prefix my car so it won’t break down.” “Mrs. Chef, could you prefix our dinner so it’s ready at 6:30?” Of course, a prefix actually means a few letters attached […]
