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The country of Israel is a spot on the Earth where enemies live in close contact with one another. One restaurant in that troubled country is trying to do something about it. They have offered a 50 percent discount to Arab and Jewish customers who sit and eat together. Kobie Tzafrir, the manager of the…

Scientists have discovered what may a powerful source of protein in the future, cockroach milk. A researcher noticed the crystals in a cockroach’s gut are actually milk protein crystals and might be very nutritious. They discovered the crystals have proteins, fats, and sugars; and all of the essential…

A special letter written by an Oklahoma police officer helped to calm the fears of two sisters. The girls, aged 11 and 9 were so afraid of what might happen that they slept with a golf club and baseball bat nearby. Their mother believed that her daughters’ fears stemmed from the violence they saw on…

For believers there has never been any doubt that prayer can heal the sick. Now, medical research from hospitals and universities has also shown that belief in God is good for people, and that helps people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Dr. Harold Koenig from Duke University says an analysis…

A study published in the journal, Computers in Human Behavior says watching videos of cats on the Internet has a positive effect on people. The researchers studied 7,000 people via social media about viewing the videos and how it affects their mood. 36% of participants described themselves as a “cat…

Solitude is a key spiritual discipline. Green Bank, WV is a great place to practice it. With only one road into town the population of 143 has all the peace and quiet they need. In addition, it is also located in a Quiet Zone roughly the size of Maryland. This is the site of the Robert C. Byrd radio…

It is refreshing to have a place of solitude, a place to relax and experience the presence of God in His creation. Honeysuckles, climbing vines, lilies, violets, and roses covered Helen Keller’s family home. She found joy as she wandered, burying her face in the cool petals of the flowers and smelling…

In the 1960’s, Simon and Garfunkel was one of the top recording artists. Then right at the top of their popularity they split up, going their separate musical ways. Now 45 years later we discover that Art Garfunkel has never forgiven Paul Simon for the breakup. Attributing the breakup to Simon’s unwillingness…

Have you heard about the Panasonic Virtual Mirror? It has the ability to analyze the face of the mirror gazer and then pinpoint imperfections. It maps sun damage, scars, and wrinkles and then recommends products to aid in the treatment of these perceived faults. Do you think this is a good idea? Men,…

A study conducted by researchers in Germany has found that stress may be contagious. The results suggest that stress can be transmitted to people simply by watching other people confront anxiety-provoking situations through television programs or motion pictures. Researchers paired people either as an…

Church Administrator Bruce MacNair and local banker Bryan Studier were both seeking a seat on the city council in Wolfforth, Texas. When all the ballots were counted, both men had exactly 118 votes. A special election would have cost the small community over $10,000, so the two men decided to use a more…

In Flickering Pixels, Shane Hipps writes, “Without a framework for healthy conflict, diagnosing problems—let alone solving them—becomes extremely difficult. When we learn to welcome conflict as a natural part of human community, we can dispel some of its destructive power. In fact, under the right circumstances,…

The annual “Peace Bowl” in Avondale Ohio, uses football to promote peace and community in the Cincinnati suburb. Since 2007, the Pee Wee football game invites residents to sit down and enjoy a game together in a world filled with violence and crime. Organizers say the game gives local kids the opportunity…

J. D. Drew, major league outfielder for the Boston Red Sox is a professing Christian. He finds living out his Christian faith in the public eye to be a challenge at times. He mentioned “the unique opportunities as a professional athlete to get in trouble, especially when you’re on the road.” He says…

In The Divine Commodity: Discovering a Faith Beyond Consumer Christianity, Skye Jethani writes, “Silence allows us the space to contemplate the vastness of the heavens and the God beyond them. Silence can shatter the trivialized deity that has occupied our imaginations and provide God the canvas to begin…

What do you worry about? What is it that makes you anxious? Journalist Eric Sevareid, quoted in the Associated Press says “The biggest business in America is not steel, automobiles, or television It is the manufacture, refinement, and distribution of anxiety.” --The Week, May 21, 2010 p. 21. Illustration…

CONTROL The fast pace of today's world may not be all it's cracked up to be. A new survey suggests many people feel their lives are out of control. The study by WingspanBank.com found 61% of Americans feel at least one aspect of their lives is out of control. The top three priorities among respondents…

Harmony Paul gives us a key to getting along with others in Romans 12:16. I particularly like the New Living Translation rendering of the verse, "Live in harmony with each other. Don't try to act important, but enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don't think you know it all!" Paul didn't tell us…

Stress The alarm clock screams at you at an ungodly hour. Your kids can't find their socks, won't look for them and expect you to know where they are. The milk and your husband have something in common . . . they are both spoiled. He's upset because he wants to hear "snap, crackle and pop" while he reads…

Alone I love the solitude of a Trout stream or a good book, and every now and then, when life gets hectic, I'll say, "I just wish everyone will leave me alone." A few years ago I was isolated from people after drinking radioactive iodine as a treatment for papillary cancer. I wasn't allowed any visitors,…

STILLNESS One of the Nordic regions biggest power plants recently shut down to allow an expert to tune a grand piano. The piano was used for a concert in a huge underground hall near the 1120 megawatt Sima Power plant. The piano tuner has requested that the plant be shut down to give him time to tune…

Enemies I liked Church fellowships when I was a boy. After the meal, the kids always ran outside to play in the backyard of the church. It adjoined cotton fields to the south and east. We waited until it was pitch dark, then we started playing "hide and go seek." The cotton fields were "out of bounds,"…

Ministry Well, at least they came. I've got to say at least that much for Job's friends. Our natural indication is to run away from people who've just been struck by God's wrath. Like a kid that didn't do the assigned reading, we'd rather hide from the teacher and hope she doesn't notice us and call…