Generation Z in the Future

People from Generation Z (born 1996 or later) find smart-phones, CDs, and high-speed internet familiar. Those from an earlier generation grew up with vinyl records or tapes, and some didn't have cell phones and internet when they were children. Many of these things may be considered old to a Generation Z individual. However, what will this technology be regarded as in future generations?

Christmas Story- Redemption

Today, we're concluding the Christmas story. We discussed the fall of man, in which Adam and Eve committed the first sins, and a sin nature became a part of all of their descendants. Then Jesus, God's son, was born, and was referred to as a savior and messiah. In fact, Christmas is about celebrating his birth. But how is the fall of man connected to the Christmas story?

Christmas Story- The Coming of Christ

This December, we're exploring the Christmas story. Recently, we discussed when humanity first came into being, and learned of the fall of man. At first glance, some might wonder how this relates to the holiday season. Today, we'll discuss Christmas day itself, and what it is.

Christmas Story- Fall of Man

This month, we're going to explore the Christmas story. We wait impatiently for Christmas each year, and relish every moment of it when the holiday season finally arrives. But in all the rush and excitement, in all the shopping deals and flying reindeer, does everyone stop and think about what Christmas is about? In a series of posts, we'll focus on the reason for the season.

Car-Chasing Canine

When my mother was a child, her family had a German Shepherd named Tony. He loved chasing cars, which drove my grandmother crazy. She tried to teach him not to chase cars, but she wasn't having much success.

At one point, someone suggested attaching a long wooden board to his collar. It would get in the way when the dog tried to run, they explained, and the problem would be solved. My grandmother tried this method. When cars came by, Tony gave an expert flip of his head, and the board fell across his back. With the board out of his way, he continued running after passing vehicles.

One day, my grandmother was fed up with it. In anger, she was yelling at Tony and hitting him with a rolled-up newspaper.Tony lay there stoically as she hit him again and again, Then, seeming to decide he was tired of being hit on that side, he rolled over and offered his other side to my grandmother. She couldn't hit much more after that; she was laughing too hard to scold him.

From then on, all my grandmother had to do was pick up a tiny scrap of paper or even a Kleenex, say "Tony!" and the dog would go slinking off, knowing he was in trouble.