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Running while female and foreignTemperatures in Djibouti can reach 113 degrees F. But the rewards I get from my running habit are worth it. Here鈥檚 why.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveOvercoming, not succumbing to, stressEven when we have many things going on at once, we have a God-given ability to take effective, harmonious steps forward 鈥� without feeling swamped.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveA life overflowing with meaningNo one is excluded from experiencing consistent satisfaction and meaning in life. Each day provides fresh opportunities to feel the joy and contentment that come from loving others.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhy we loveA recently aired television series examines the question of 鈥渨hy we hate,鈥� with the goal of helping people better understand how to prevent spreading hatred. Despite the good intentions of the show, it鈥檚 worth considering a different question based on a higher standpoint 鈥� why do we love?
Let freedom ring: How music helped fell the Berlin WallLong before the fall of the Berlin Wall, rock music provided a focal point for the dissatisfaction of younger East Germans.聽- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveIntegrity, fairness, honesty ... sturdy as a milking stoolEven if life causes us to stumble or fall, we can anchor our thoughts and actions on the solid platform of an abiding love for God and His laws of purity, justice, and truth.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveAn appreciation that healsIt can be tempting to dismiss others as unworthy or incapable of redemption. But praying to value everyone as made to express God鈥檚 goodness brings healing outcomes, encouraging all that鈥檚 good in us and the world to spring forth more fully.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveFeeling God鈥檚 love during and after a fireWith the wildfires increasingly under control, we can pray to know that God鈥檚 love and care is forever active and present to help those who have experienced any loss.聽
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe blessing of blessing othersThe beauty and blessing of loving others and putting others鈥� needs before our own is illustrated throughout the Bible. Living a life of unselfed love and blessing others becomes natural when we realize what we are as the spiritual expressions of an all-loving God.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveIt鈥檚 God鈥檚 day every day, including on HalloweenEach day of the year, whatever holiday may fall on it, is an opportunity to acknowledge the goodness and allness of God. 鈥淭his is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it鈥� (Psalms 118:24).
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveNeeded: Witnesses to God鈥檚 unifying harmony and loveJudging from the headlines, bitterness, rivalry, and hatred may often seem to rule the day. But all of us can be active witnesses to recognize, take a stand for, and live God鈥檚 limitless, unifying harmony and love.
Resolving to share 鈥楢merica鈥檚 best idea鈥�We couldn鈥檛 avoid visiting at Yellowstone鈥檚 tourist peak. But we could adjust our outlook.聽Despite the congestion, we had an excellent time.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectivePraying the newsWhen we strive to see others as God sees them, we find that it is indeed possible to resist the pull of despair and disgust and to engage with the news in a thoughtful, healing way.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWe can help lessen evilAre we helpless in the face of evil? Not according to the Bible. We can make progress in ameliorating evil by challenging it on the basis of God鈥檚 allness 鈥� for our own benefit and the benefit of others.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHealth that isn鈥檛 vulnerableToo often our health can seem susceptible to circumstance or chance. But the idea that true health is sustained by God, divine Spirit, brings help and healing.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhat鈥檚 our role in supporting wise and good government?Many politicians frequently seem to have abandoned their civility in debating with one another, and the rest of us often have to refrain from discussing the issues to avoid doing the same. But prayer affirming the wisdom of God鈥檚 government opens the door for more civility, justice, and solutions to problems.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveEnergy that doesn鈥檛 run outFor a woman struggling with chronic fatigue, the idea that God is the source of limitless energy impelled an aha moment and swift healing.
Nancy Drew and the mystery of girl powerSo many classic children鈥檚 books are problematic now. But the detective series starring Nancy Drew has proved to be an exception.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWrapping our prayers around the immigration crisisStrongly held convictions about immigration crises around the world can polarize and divide people. But prayer that seeks God鈥檚 answers brings less stridency and more listening, opens the door to wise and balanced solutions, and lifts thoughts from fear to love.
- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveThe road map to a life worth livingFollowing Jesus鈥� example of a life that mirrors the power and love of God brings healing, fulfillment, and freedom from the limitations that would dampen our lives.
