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As Intervarsity Christian Fellowship students head back to school on more than 100 campuses, they are asking fellow students about their bucket list to delve into other’s deeper motivations. When the topic turns to conversations about spiritual topics, interested students can be invited to learn more…

Sometimes all it takes to love others is a listening ear and a compassionate heart. In December of 2004, a Tsunami hit the west coast of Indonesia. The massive Tsunami left almost 300,000 people dead. It was devastating. It altered the course of life for millions of people and left them to struggle to…

A voice-over actor sang "Let it Go,” a popular song from the Disney animated movie Frozen, using various Disney characters. The video reached over 2.5 million views and generated many positive feedbacks. Many of the viewers guessed which of their favorite Disney characters sang parts of the song, from…

Scientists in England have developed a system which can automatically classify the songs of birds to identify them. Researcher Dan Stowell from Queen Mary University of London said classifying the sounds are useful when trying to understand how many, and what type of birds there are in a certain location.…

A 2008 study reveals that 49% of American workers are not satisfied with their job. Why? Do you think it is because it is too demanding? Or maybe because of too little pay? No—the reason is their perception that their boss doesn’t listen to their ideas. –Jim L. Wilson and Joe Lam http://www.cbsnews.com/news/survey-more-americans-unhappy-at-work/…

Falls account for over 8 million hospital emergency room visits, representing the leading cause of visits (21.3%). http://www.nfsi.org/the_costs.php Everybody falls, but some fall less often than others, because they prepare their steps. Spiritually we can avoid falls by preparing our steps, and one…

Kristopher Wenberg, says he didn’t hear the train approaching as the conductor hit the brakes and blew the horn—he couldn’t hear because of the music playing through his headphones. Unfortunately, Wenberg was at the wrong place at the wrong time—he was walking down a railroad train track when he was…

A new study from Europe has confirmed the stereotype that men hate asking for directions. Research conducted the Swinton Company found that 83 percent of male drivers ignored the advice from their satellite navigation systems on a regular basis. Less than 75 percent of women reported that they choose…

Researchers studying human behavior say talking to yourself may not mean that you are crazy; it can benefit thinking and perception. Scientists say many people report talking to themselves quite often. So talk to themselves every few days, while other individuals report doing it on an hourly basis. They…

A gas station in Germany charged $14 per liter of gasoline in order to discourage customers from filling up their tanks. The nationwide shortage influenced Esso gas station near Stuttport to take these measures. Unsuspecting motorists proceeded to fill up their tanks despite the obvious warnings posted…

Most employees would agree there are times when their bosses do not seem to listen to them. Whether it involves spending money when an employee suggest it is unwise, or pursuing an action when a knowledge employee advises against it. Kelly See, Assistant Professor of management and organization at New…

The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who passed down the line and shook his hand, he murmured,…

A new study suggests that when it comes to teaching difficult subjects, the method of instruction is more important than the teacher. The study headed by Nobel Prize recipient Carl Wieman pitted a highly rated veteran professor using a traditional lecture approach against a graduate student that interacted…

Learning to listen can lower our blood pressure and stress hormone levels and make us less at risk for a heart attack. A Duke University study “found that people who interrupt are up to 7 times fore likely to get heart disease!” --Bottom Line Health, Spring 2010, p. 4 Illustration by Jim L. Wilson and…

Have you heard about the cell phone ringtone that junior high and high school kids are using to keep teachers from discovering that they are using their cell phones in school? The pitch of this ringtone, called the "mosquito tone," is too high for people over 25 to hear. So the kids can still send and…

Background Noise In the distance, a siren sounds as an ambulance races against time. The base notes from the neighbor's stereo thunder through the wall and shake the knick knacks on the curio shelf. Your children slam the front door and run through the hall as the television is showing the first of fifteen…

AGING Martin Sheen, the 66-year old actor best known for his roles in Apocalypse Now and Wall Street has gone back to school. Sheen enrolled in the National University of Ireland, Galway and will take courses in English Literature, Philosophy and Oceanography. —http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=609&id=1298322006…

The real beginning of influence comes as others sense you are being influenced by them – when they feel understood by you – that you have listened deeply and sincerely, and that you are open. – Steven Covey The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Calendar, Wednesday, January 30, 2008

LEGALISM When Patsy Dancy was a student nurse, one of her jobs was to assist patients who were being discharged from the hospital by pushing them in a wheelchair to the front door. Usually, patients complied but not always. As she entered one patient’s room, she found an older man, sitting up on the…

A new study has found that though parents say they want to improve their skills, few look to the Bible for guidance. Most parents say they draw primarily from their own personal experience when it comes to raising their children. The study found 96 per cent ignore seminars and books about parenting.…

On a CB or walkie-talkie, you can’t talk and listen at the same time. It is probably true that without a CB or walkie-talkie you can’t talk and listen at the same time. We might use some CB procedures to improve our communication: “Over” - “I’m through talking now. I’m ready to listen to you.” “Do you…

LISTENING "If the mall and the church disappeared tomorrow, which would people miss most?" Jim Henderson, of the Off the Map movement, says most people who are not believers do not notice the church at all. The Off the Map movement works to help believers view the idea of talking about Jesus differently.…

J. Edgar Hoover ran the FBI with an iron fist, no question about it. As a result, almost all of his subordinates were on the lookout for ways to impress their powerful boss. A young FBI man was put in charge of the FBI's supply department. In an effort to cut some costs and impress his boss, he reduced…

TEACHERS At best, teachers are underappreciated; at worst they are harassed. A survey of teachers who've taught more than 10 years also showed that 81% of them felt students today show less respect for authority than previous generations. —http://www.usatoday.com/snapshot/life/lsnap044.htm Illustration…

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…