The former kindergartners were trying to become accustomed to first grade. The biggest hurdle they faced was that the teacher insisted on no baby talk. “You need to use `big people’ words,” she’d always remind them. She then asked Wendy what she had done over the weekend. “I went to visit my Nana.” “No, you …
Monthly Archives: July 2012
That Bay Boom Was A Bit Bigger Than Expected. Sorry About That
Update: I think this one needs itself a soundtrack. The 4th of July. A time for our American friends to enjoy food, family…and 15 seconds worth of fireworks? Yes, that video is real. That gigantic explosion was what hundreds of thousands of people were treated to at the Big Bay Boom in San Diego last …
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If Missionaries Want To Win Converts, It’s All About Business, Not Bibles
In the last decade and a half or so, Christianity has become quite an appealing option to many of the Jarai people of Cambodia. The reason? Simple Economics. Traditional spirit god appeasement doesn’t come cheap, often costing hundreds of dollars in slaughtered animals and other goods. Since Jesus doesn’t make you part with that much …
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