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Wu Hsia had an important decision to make. He and his girlfriend Rong Tsao had arranged to meet a former girlfriend, Jun Tang at a riverside park. Their intent was to tell the ex to stop trying to break them up. But Jun, trying to prove that Wu still loved her, jumped into the river and screamed for…

Lilly Endowment Inc. has announced that they will give nearly $4 million in grants to campus ministry organization working with students at 49 public universities. The initiative is designed to encourage campus ministries to create programs and strengthen existed programs to help students make connections…

After Mark Lashey’s job moved him to Delaware, he had no desire to stay. He had been raised in the south and disliked being a long way from family. He loved being an accountant and Lashey also loved singing, so he and his wife formed a music group and traveled on weekends for about ten years. Lashey…

The city of Santa Teresa, New Mexico has pumped millions of dollars into the state’s economy. The border-crossing, port-of-entry has streets lined with warehouses filled with goods of every kind. The city remains unincorporated, and though there are plenty of buildings, the city lacks shops, cafes, gas…

In Shattered Dreams, Patrick Mead writes, “God doesn’t just want to restore your shattered dreams and broken lives—He has so much more in store for you. He doesn’t just want to make your live whole; He wants to use your pain to bring hope to others.” --Shattered Dreams, 106 Jeremiah 29:11 (NKJV) For…

In the Disney animated film Frozen, Olaf the snowman sings a song explaining how he longs for summer and all the wonderful things he has heard about the warmer season. His desire is to experience another season of the year and to feel the warmth of the sun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_axMza-fR3Q…

For a small Nepali church, the huge earthquake in April 2015 meant loss and heartache, but it has also provided a new sense of purpose. The church lead by Pastor Tamang was singing a worship song, when they were interrupted by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake. They grabbed hands and crouched against an inner…

Three top contenders in the Bangalore Marathon were following their guide car when the car missed a turn and led the runners 2.5 miles in the wrong direction. “The runners discovered the mistake, which occurred about 9 miles into the 13.1-mile half marathon, only when the race crowd thinned and they…

In “Approved Life,” Joshua Saefkow writes, “In the 1951 children's classic, Alice in Wonderland, Alice asks Cheshire cat for advice when she comes to an intersection on the road. She said, ‘Cheshire, can you please tell me, which way I ought to go from here?’ ‘That depends a good deal on where you want…

In his autobiography, Vignettes of a Wonderful Life, Ralph Palmer lists four mottos that guide his life. 1. “Remember always to talk to and obey the Lord each day. 2. Thank God for the ability to see and enjoy beauty in all things. 3. Have an adventure a day to add spice to life and keep boredom away.…

In Shattered Dreams, Patrick Mead writes, “Following God involves courage, but not risk. Once you’ve settled that you will follow God no matter what, you have nothing to lose; you’ve already surrendered your hopes, dreams—even shattered ones—to Him. You’ve determined that you don’t just want to know…

In his book, Quiet Strength: the Principles, Practices & Priorities of a Winning Life, Tony Dungy said he thought his skills and talents were good enough to get him immediately into the NFL. He was disappointed when it did not happen. “I was in shock after not being drafted into the NFL. Something about…

A 50-year-old British woman decided 40 years ago, when she was only ten, that she didn’t want to have wrinkles when she grew older. She had been told that smiling would cause laughter lines to develop around her mouth, eyes, and forehead as she aged. She determined to never smile to avoid developing…

In the Disney animated movie Kung Fu Panda, Po is a struggling young panda working in his family’s noodle shop. Through a series of events, he receives the chance of a lifetime, his dream, to train with the Kung Fu masters. Under the leadership of Master OOgway, who is a mature, old turtle, Po begins…

Every year, spring allergies affect more than 50 million people in the United States. Allergies occur when the immune system incorrectly identify pollen as bacteria or viruses and release antibodies to fight against it.– Jim L. Wilson and Yuet S. Flavia Wong http://www.webmd.com/allergies/guide/spring-allergies…

It is hard to know what to do when the world keep changing. Does anybody know what the rules are anymore? Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus liken our world to Chinese Baseball, when they write, “Chinese baseball is played exactly the same way as American baseball with one major exception, and that is this:…

The old adage says a picture is worth a thousand words, but a picture found hidden in the collar of a stray dog only raises more questions about the animal’s past. When the two-year-old pit bull was brought into the Greenville South Carolina animal shelter, workers noticed it was wearing an unusual collar…

Premier Health Plans has a new salesperson presenting their insurance plans to the public for purchase. Samantha West is a charming, jovial, and very knowledgeable about insurance plans. The only thing is she is a robot. She is controlled by people operating a call center who use her to cover up their…

Baltimore Orioles First baseman Chris Davis says his journey in baseball has taught him some important lessons about life. Davis was originally called up to the big leagues by the Texas Rangers in September, 2010. The Rangers went to the World Series that year, but since Davis was not hitting well, he…

New research suggests marriage is becoming less common in the United States. The report showed that Americans are getting married less frequently and when they do marry, they are doing it later in life. The findings are similar to results in the United Kingdom where researchers found that only 48 percent…

Recent political upheaval in the nation of Egypt has left many believers in that country and around the world fearful of what might happen next. There are many concerns about the future of religious expression in that country after the newly elected president takes office. Despite concerns, one seminary…

In 2011, Terry Francona was managing one of baseball’s top organizations, the Boston Red Sox. A year later, he was an analyst for ESPN’s coverage of Little League Baseball. When asked about the difference he said, “I was pretty beaten up last year, I don’t want to admit it, but it’s been healthy to take…

In the Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg writes, “Scientists have studied the brains of alcoholics, smokers, and overeaters and have measured how their neurology—the structures of their brains and the flow of neurochemicals inside their skulls—changes as their cravings became ingrained. Particularly strong…

People use a lot of different methods to predict the outcome of events like the Super Bowl. Some use a logical approach, examining season records, reviewing games, and talking with friends. Others rely on less convention methods, such as taking advice from a camel. Princess the camel lives at New Jersey’s…

The knuckleball is a difficult pitch to master. Most pitchers want to control it like they do their fastball, curve, slider, or change up. According to knuckleballer R.A. Dickey the only way to master it is to surrender to it. He was responding to a question from World Magazine interviewer Marvin Olasky…