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Imagine going to Chicago on a business trip. You have a bunch of meetings and have plans to fly out right after your last meeting to meet your family in some great vacation spot. Your meetings run late and you know it is going to be a challenge to get to the airport and get checked in so you can make…

In spite of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing that “killed three people and injured more than 260 others,” Chicago expected approximately 45,000 runners and more than 1 million spectators to attend their 2013 marathon. Those who ran in the Boston Marathon told the Chicago marathon director, “We’re coming…

Amazon is always searching for better and faster ways to deliver products to customers. Never satisfied with the status quo, Amazon has tried several alternatives to UPS and FedEx. The company has asked the Federal Aviation Administration for permission to deliver packages via aerial drones. Now in San…

When President Jimmy Carter announced on Meet the Press, January 20, 1980 that he intended to boycott the Moscow Olympic Games, it altered the lives of many American athletes, like Bob Bugg. He had qualified for the U.S. Olympic trials already, unlike many others, and could have earned a place on the…

Maickel Melamed, with a time of “16 hours, 46 minutes” was the last person to finish the Chicago Marathon at 1:30 in the morning. No matter how long it took, this man was determined to finish the race. It didn’t matter that he was in last place. The point was to finish. After finishing the race, he said,…

How serious do we chase after the things we really want? A Palestinian in Gaza is willing to pay triple the normal price for Kentucky Fried Chicken. The delivery includes a border trip into Egypt to get the food. Then it is taken through a smuggling tunnel to a front door delivery in Gaza. Because of…

The summer of 2012 is proving to be difficult for the managers of America’s pools and beaches. They are undergoing a lifeguard shortage. Operators of both private and public swimming places are having a difficult time maintaining public safety. In Minneapolis 16-year-old Chiccena Carpenter drowned in…

In 2012, James Doggette celebrated his 101st birthday. If you ask the residents of his hometown of Beaumont, Texas they’ll say Doggette does not act his age, especially when he preaches. They say when he gets up to deliver God’s word, they often believe they are seeing a hearing a much younger man. Doggette…

It took almost twenty years of faithful practice and perseverance, but the soccer team from American Samoa finally won their first game. The team from the US protectorate managed a 2-1 victory over Tonga over losing 30 straight games over the last two decades. The team has suffered some big defeats in…

Mark made a commitment back in 1989. It was not a commitment to devotionals though, it was a commitment to run. “The 55-year-old college professor from Mendham, N.M., says he has run every day since Dec. 31, 1989. Washburne’s streak has endured through illness, injury, ice storms, and a brief marriage.…

“Tristin Saghin, 9, knew just what to do when his 2-year-old sister was found floating unconscious in the pool at his grandmother’s house.” When his sister was pulled from the pool, Tristin started to perform chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Tristin said, “I knew what I was doing.”…

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…

The Chinese government arrested most of the 1000 members of Shouwang House Church in Beijing's Zhongguancun district was on Resurrection Sunday 2011. The arrest didn’t keep them from worshipping, they sang hymns as authorities herded them into a bus. In recent years, the Chinese government has been relaxing…

Peter Sheldon is a cleaning expert. As vice president of operations and development for Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System he gives some advice for travelers. “Do not use an airplane bathroom if you can at all help it.” Carry disinfectant wipes and use them on the seats, armrests, tray tables and…

When Swedish designers proposed building an almost invisible environmentally friendly tree house, most of the people who heard the idea thought it could only be generated within a computer, and if it were built, would be dangerous for birds. Recently architects Tham and Videgard, completed one unit of…

There is a tale told of that great English actor Macready. An eminent preacher once said to him: “I wish you would explain to me something.” “Well, what is it? I don't know that I can explain anything to a preacher.” “What is the reason for the difference between you and me? You are appearing before…

In Iran, the persecution of Christians continues. It is especially tough on Christians who dare to evangelize and upon Muslims who convert to Christianity. Iranian pastor Wilson Issavi is one of the former, he converted Muslims to Christianity. The authorities have released pastor Issavi on bail but…

“There are about 200 million non-churched people in America, making America one of the four largest ‘unchurched’ nations in the world.” --John Piper, in a Jan 31 sermon titled “I will build My church.” Quoted in World February 27, 2010 p.16 Illustration by Jim L. Wilson and Rodger Russell While we need…

Hector I can't talk about it without getting misty-eyed; even though a decade has passed since it happened, I still get choked up every time I talk about it. It was the first day I ever gave something to missions that really cost me. "Hector" (not his real name) was my pastor. No, I didn't attend his…

PREACH A Pennsylvania high school senior who was not allowed to hang the Ten Commandments on his school locker, has decided to hang them on himself instead. Chris Cotelesse ( kah-tuh-LEH'-see) says he believes people need to see the Word of God. Originally, Chris planned to post a copy of God's laws…

EVANGELISM No, this isn’t a Seinfeld episode—it is real life. The U.S. Postal Service in a surprise audit discovered that some local managers temporarily stashed unprocessed mail in parked trailers so that the letters and packages so supervisors wouldn't notice it as delayed. Auditors found millions…

Mercy The foul stench of Nineveh's wickedness meandered into heaven and turned God's stomach! So God ordered Jonah, a prophet of the Lord, to go to Nineveh, a foreign land, and proclaim His judgment against it. Jonah didn't like the assignment. Why? The word of the Lord often came to prophets, and when…

SPIRITUAL RENEWAL My times of spiritual lull do not necessarily happen when things are going wrong or when things are going exceptionally well-they happen when things are, well, just normal. Either end of the pendulum swing reminds me to focus on the Lord. When things are going wrong, my prayer life…

Mind Your Own Business One evening, Dwight Moody noticed a man leaning against a lamppost and asked him if he was a Christian. The man snorted back, "Mind your own business!" Moody responded, "I'm sorry if I've offended you, but this is my business." Is sharing your faith your business? The other day…

Faithfulness Pastor Mark (Yu Chao) watched his father die for his faith during China's Cultural Revolution. The Red Guard arrested his father for preaching the gospel and beat him within an inch of his life. The guards made Mark and his son watch as they tortured him, breaking several of his bones, and…