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Motel 6 vs Hotel Tugu
During past seasons when our family has done a lot of traveling in the U.S., we often have stayed in the budget motel chain, Motel 6. With rooms starting at $39.99 and 1,100 hotels that dot the U.S....
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The Hurried Samaritan
In his fascinating bestseller, “The Tipping Point[i],” Malcolm Gladwell writes about how social epidemics are created, developed and spread throughout societies. In a chapter on the power of context...
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Take A Walk
On the south coast of Java this past weekend, I played on a beach that is accessible only by four-wheel-drive vehicles or motorcycles that dare. I guess the other way would be if you happened to be...
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Fret Not
When our daughter Naomi was a toddler, and it was time for a family outing, I would often let her play on the front porch until it was time to go. The family would pile into the car and buckle up,...
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I Can Make You Happy…Right Now
By Paul Richardson Just saw a blurb on TV about a new book called “God Wants You Happy” by Father Jonathan Morris. Well, I’ve got GREAT news. I can save you the cost of the book, as well as the cost of...
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Honor – Part Three
Recently I was trying to wedge my motorcycle into the tight bike parking area of our local grocery store’s parking lot. There was a tree one one side, a car on the other, and in the middle an older...
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Its Rare. Its Beautiful. Its the Secret to Living a Brilliant Life
I’ve heard the word a thousand times in a thousand different contexts. It takes many different meanings and nuances. Certain furniture is said to have it. Schools claim to teach it. We hear people...
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The Decision
How We See Changes Everything By Faith Wilson, Guest Contributor I glanced over at the student sitting next to me. Drawing with ease, a perfectly beautiful image was emerging onto her sketch pad....
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Just Jump
“Are my straps on tight enough?” “Yes, they’re fine,” Robby answers calmly, not seeming to really check. “The important thing to remember is just relax.” “And what do I do with my hands? Do I leave...
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The White Welcome Chicken of Purity
Lucky for that chicken, Duane was the one vegan on the team. We’re sitting cross-legged and tightly-packed on a straw mat inside a tiny house in this remote village of Flores, Indonesia. Our team of...
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