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The man who made a huge contribution to the modern world recently passed away, but very few people are aware of what he did. Eugene Polley went to work for the Zenith Corporation in 1935. During his 47 year career with the company’s engineering department, Polley worked on several projects. Most never…

One and half billion people around the world speak the English language. The Global Language Monitor keeps track of new words, as they become part of common usage. In a six-week period the Monitor has seen the rise of a new word based on the actions of Denver Broncos Quarterback Tim Tebow. As the football…

A touchdown during an NFL playoff game turned out to be an earthshaking moment. When the Seattle Seahawks faced the New Orleans Saints in the a 2010 NFC wildcard game at Qwest Field in Seattle, running back Marshawn Lynch dodged multiple tackles and scored on a 67 yard run. Afterwards Lynch’s run was…

Are believers having a positive impact on the world? A new study from the Barna Group found most Americans can name three types of positive impact, but more people readily identify a negative impact. In response to an open-ended question, which allowed respondents to provide an answer off the top of…

IMPACT Thursday, November 29, 2001, the world mourned the death of former Beatle and musician George Harrison. Radio stations replayed interviews with Harrison. There was a moment of meditation to commemorate his death, Tuesday, December 4th, as the former Beatle's ashes were spread over a holy spot…

(Welcome team 2) The welcome teams may be easy, low-commitment ministries, but they are high-impact. Except for the weekend messages, more people are impacted by these greeting and hospitality teams than by any other ministry in the church. First impressions are so important. If people feel welcome at…

Because Teddy was a sullen little boy, no one else seemed to enjoy him, either. At the school where Mrs. Thompson taught, she was required to review each child's records and put Teddy's off until last. When she opened his file, she was in for a surprise. His first-grade teacher wrote, "Teddy is a bright,…

ILLUSTRATION In the made-for-television movie Broken Trail, staring Robert Duval and Tom Church, Prince Ritter (Duval) said to his nephew Tom Harte (Church), “You know, I’d like to see more of your father in you sometimes. I really would.” I wonder if the Lord doesn’t say that about us, “I’d like to…