He showed us a three-minute video, and our task was to watch two basketball teams, one in white uniforms and one in black, and count the number of straight passes and the number of bounce passes made by the team in white.Chen, Sheryl Frances...
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” 1 Thessalonians 3:12 (NIV) “May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.” ...
Mark 16:8 is a surprising way to end a Gospel, with the women fleeing in fear after seeing the empty tomb and hearing the angel announce that Jesus has risen. Most evidence from ancient manuscripts points to this as the real ending of Mark’s Gospel, not 16:9-20. It’s worth reflect...
(Quran 4:125)And who has a better religion than one who submits his face totally to Allah, leads a righteous life, and follow the Nation of Ebrahim: Monotheism and Allah has chosen Ebrahim as a beloved friend. (Quran 2:130)Who would forsake the religion of Ebrahim, except the one who...
Apart from those considerations, I have a friend whom I’ve considered almost as close as a brother to be a modern day clone of Jacob. Seeing him waste himself and leave scars, heartbreak and carnage in his wake, has really troubled me. And my pain is nothing when compared to those who...
Being that he was a magnificently intelligent and wise man, I’m not going to disagree with him. But… I never would have liked this when I was one without faith. I have a friend, too, who balks at this reasoning. It seems like just another convenient copout –“Oh, you’re not ...
FV: (Then remember, my dear) If our brother sins against you go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. Matt. 18:15 MV: (Right, again) Love does not delight in evil but in truth. I Cor. 13:6 FV: (You exude love) You are the light of the world. A city on...
Up to this point I have not had much response as far as interviews/follow-up, but after talking with a good friend, I was assured that this is not uncommon. I know I have the skills and dedication to make a difference in our community through my work, but I just haven’t figured ...
We lived in a mixed neighborhood and my best friend next door was black. I didn’t even think about his color until I heard someone else mention it. I knew he was different, but different like bigger, older, and more smart. Later as I became more aware of color and culture differences...