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First with the News
Even in this age of the near-instant spread of news on social media, it still matters to journalists to report news first – especially if the news has long term significance....
The Blood and the Water
Scripture in Focus: John 19:34 “… one of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water” (John 19:34).This small but graphic detail of the crucifixion of...
The Triumphal Entry: What Was the Victory?
“Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey”...
Meekness is not Weakness
Many people presume that Christianity is a religion of meekness and mildness – even of weakness. To be fair, many have absorbed this idea from hymns, songs and sermons that juxtapose...
I’m Fine – Save Me!
Last year the suicide-prevention group Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) ran a highly successful advertising campaign in which they published a series of ambigrams – words or messages that say...
Finding the Fountain of Life
The idea of a fountain of life or rejuvenation has captivated humanity for a long time. Stories of such a fountain are known from around the world and dating across many...
Developing Your Replacement
A recent survey published in the Harvard Business Review asked business leaders what qualities or “competencies” were most valuable for all management positions. It’s an...
“Defusing” Misunderstandings
The Book of Joshua records a powerful example of how misunderstandings can become deadly dangerous and then need to be “defused” with extreme care. The story, like all the...
It’s Not How High We Climb …
Scripture: Philippians 3:12 "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me."Something...
Walking Wisely with Others
“Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each...
The Parable of the Tower and the King at War
“For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to...
The Savvy Samaritan
It's doubtless happened to you often. As you walk out of a shopping center, you are approached by someone who asks: "Could you spare a few dollars? – I need help.” We have...
