by Keith Jainga
While cleaning out our cupboard last week, I came across a container of decaffeinated coffee—popularly called “decaf.” People drink coffee for at least two reasons: to enjoy its unique flavor and to benefit from one of its main components—the stimulant caffeine. Many claim they cannot start their day without the “jolt” of their morning cup …
As I write I am looking forward to the return of our World Changers missionaries from Oregon this weekend. I am anticipating that they will have stories aplenty to share—their experiences, their encounters, the challenges they faced, even their accomplishments. Thinking about their return reminds me of a similar occasion described in Scripture. Luke chapter …
A few weeks ago, I had a bad cold, with some chest congestion, making it difficult to breathe. Then, whether a direct result of the cold or not, I also started experiencing something like a “clogged” left ear that affected my hearing. When someone would speak to me, I found myself responding with “huh?” quite …
Getting ready for a possible long drive, I asked a mechanic friend to check the condition of my car. Among other things, he recommended that I have my tires replaced. And so I did. I purchased new tires and had them installed. But to my dismay, in less than twelve hours after they were installed …
Listening to the radio while driving one day, someone mentioned the alarm clock’s snooze button. I did not hear the rest of what was being said for my mind turned to pondering about what the snooze button could reveal about us. Consider this: when we set our alarm clock, the primary idea is that the …
The world is full of voices calling for our attention. It may begin with our very own voice—the voice of our dreams, our preferences, our expectations. We filter everything we hear according to the inner voice of Self. It is said that we often hear only the things we want to hear. Scripture warns us …
Nobody likes a stiff neck. The discomfort and pain of trying to turn or move one’s neck can be quite irritating. The most common causes of a stiff neck is muscle strain or tension, usually brought about by poor posture—while watching TV or sitting in front of a computer, or even one’s position while sleeping. Because …
I was picking Grace up from work. As I assisted her into the car, I noticed a truck trying to position itself to take the spot where I was parked. I was looking at the direction of the truck as I walked around the car to get to the driver’s side. Suddenly I found myself …
Memorial Day is all about remembering. Specifically, it’s about remembering those men and women who have died in active military service. We remember them because of the important role they have played in the preservation of our freedom and our way life. They are our heroes and we honor them because they gave of themselves …
In its June edition, Reader’s Digest published the results of a poll they conducted presenting “The 100 Most Trusted People in America Today.” According to the report, the “results were fun—and fascinating.” I have no intention of critiquing the results or the process of the poll. But this got me to thinking about the nature …
