God’s Gentle, Thorough Preparation for Change Pt. 1

God’s Gentle, Thorough Preparation for Change Pt. 1

by | Oct 22, 2024

Acts 10 and 11 “Mr. Jones, no more salt in your diet.  And I am sorry to press you, but you must lose 40 pounds. . . .” “Honey, the doctor’s report came back today.  We are having a baby.” “The honor of your presence is requested at the wedding of …” “He is...
Influence Dearly Bought

Influence Dearly Bought

by | Oct 22, 2024

When her husband died in Asia in 1859, Anna Leonowens, his wife, was left an impoverished widow with two children. Two other children had died in infancy. She returned to Singapore, where her husband had previously held a military post. The school she founded for the...
Illusions of Progress

Illusions of Progress

by | Oct 15, 2024

“Hey, look, the line to Star Tours (Los Angeles’ Disneyland) is down!” When this article was written (about 1985) Star Tours at Disneyland was the most popular ride.  But it can require a hefty time commitment—an hour.  To pacify people as they wait, there...
Intimidation

Intimidation

by | Oct 15, 2024

Intimidated She is as beautiful a saint as we have ever met. Of Chinese descent, she has reached out to international students at the University of Washington for years. She has lived and taught in China. When she asked about whether it was legitimate to take time off...
People Are Like the Polish Gentry

People Are Like the Polish Gentry

by | Oct 8, 2024

When you hear of Germany, what pops into your mind?  Precision engineering?  Non-emotional rationalism?  A military machine that conquered much of Europe in World War II?  Beautiful Bavaria? How about France?  Perfume, passion, the wine of...