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Wanna Be Like Paris Hilton?

by mr. pine It seems like the desire to be famous is lauded in this society over having convictions. There are TV shows dedicated to it (American Idol, America's Got Talent), there are video games which feed on it (Roc…
Jehovah's Witnesses: "They seem Christian enough...."

by mr. pine Read this...On LeadershipJesus finished his assignment and passed off the earthly scene. As a reward for his faithfulness, Jehovah God granted him kingship and immortality in the heavens. Of the resurrecte…
A Woman's Worth Comes From God, Not From Self-Merit

by mr. pineThere has been this e-mail going around that is a description of a conversation between a man and a woman about what she is looking for in a man. There are actually many good points, but when I read it, the …
"God Will Provide" Can Be an Excuse For Irresponsibility

by mr. pine I'm known for giving a lot of financial advice to the 20-somethings in my church. I've already helped several of them establish a budget and learn how to get out of debt. Through this process I've learned…
Who Are You Named After? Make That Person Proud!

by mr pine It was the fourth century B.C. Alexander the Great’s armies were rolling across the countries surrounding the Mediterranean and beyond. There were no soldiers more brutal and no leader more feared. One da…
How Can I Get My Class to Quiet Down (Especially During Church Service?)

by mr pine "Be quiet!" Those two words are probably the most used words in the Sunday School class that I teach. Every Sunday, I have to spend at least half of the class trying to get the attention of about 20 …
Christ's Sacrifice Has a Place in Korean Melodrama

from mr pine One night, while a group of us were out having Chinese food, one of the sisters mentioned how after watching Korean soap operas, she feels dirty because they blatantly use emotional manipulation. Then I me…
What's Your Favorite Pasttime?

by mr pine You know, before I started fishing, I never really knew the appeal. I mean, you can really just buy a fish at the store for a lot less hassle and a whole lot less of a cost. Then my friend, Tom, introduced…
God's Grace Is Like a Helium Balloon....

by mr pine I never thought it would be so hard to give away free helium balloons.Yesterday, after work I stopped by a nursing home about 5 minutes from my office. I decided to stop by instead of calling, because I thin…
The Unfair Advantage of Being Pretty

by mr pine It's embarrassing how much significance our society puts on physical beauty. Whether it's from the makeover shows which preach that you can't be happy unless you are attractive, or from how much we faun ov…