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The Exchange of Treasures
Have you ever thought about the original concept of money? When there was no money yet, people used what they had to buy what they needed in the form of exchange. It was simple and direct; grain for salt, salt for silk, silk for animals, animals for grains, back again. The system of exchange was p… 
The Wisdom of Cultivating Intimate Love
Erich Fromm has written a book called The Art of Loving a long time ago. In his book, Erich Fromm emphasizes that love is not ‘possession’ but ‘being.’ He emphasizes not to love in the way of possession but to love in the way of being. An immature person thinks of love as possession. 
Megachurch Attendance Lukewarm Compared to in Smaller Churches, Says Study
Large churches are more likely to have less-committed members as compared to smaller churches, according to a research conducted by Duke University, and published in American Sociological Association’s journal Socius. 
Church of Southland Celebrates 15th Anniversary Encouraging the Church to Participate in Missions
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Church of Southland also celebrated something else: the Great Commission. Church of Southland, a church located in Anaheim consisting of some 1,000 congregants, had a weekend full of activities to celebrate its 15th anniversary, including a Friday night full of per… 
Jewish and Korean American Teens Learn About One Another's Faith
Temple Israel of Hollywood had some unusual guests during its Friday night Shabbat: a group of some 20 Korean American teenagers, a youth pastor, a Korean parent, and a few church youth group leaders. The visit was the second in an exchange that Temple Israel participated in with Los Angeles Christi… 
Authorities Release Chinese Pastor from ‘Black Jail,’ Held for Protesting Demolition of Crosses
A Chinese pastor who was arrested for protesting against removal of crosses in Zhejiang province has been released from ‘black jail’, according to China Aid. 
Petition to Repeal Washington's Transgender Bathroom Mandate Signed by Over 10,000
A petition calling on Washington to reverse a recently passed statewide legislation that makes it illegal to prohibit transgender individuals from utilizing bathrooms and other public gender-specific facilities has garnered over 10,000 signatures. 
Wheaton College Professor Larycia Hawkins to Leave the School
A Wheaton College professor who was suspended for saying that “Muslims and Christians worship the same God,” will part ways with the college through a confidential agreement with mutually acceptable terms. Australian Missionary Released From Captivity; Husband Remains Hostage
An Australian missionary who was kidnapped with her husband by an Al Qaeda-affiliated militant group has been released, according to reports on Saturday. 
Christian Youth Activities in Britain May Come Under Government Control and Regulations, Says EAUK
Christian youth groups and Sunday schools in Britain may come under the radar of national regulatory checks, if the five-year-plan proposed by Prime Minister David Cameron is implemented. 
Thousands Rally For 'Souper Bowl of Caring' to Feed the Hungry
A nationwide charity event is to take place on Sunday that will mobilize churches, organizations, and individual volunteers to fight hunger, dovetailing with the day of Super Bowl Sunday. 
565-Foot Crawler Crane Falls Down in Lower Manhattan, Taking 1 Life And Injuring 3 Pedestrians
At 8:24 A.M., a 565-foot heavy crawler crane, owned by Bay Crane, was hanging 15 stories high, when it unexpectedly fell down the street at 40 Worth Street and West Broadway in New York City. 
A Pastor's Journal Series: Kaleidoscope or Telescope
Another busy and hectic year is winding down as we enter the last couple of weeks of the year. As I look back at the continuous turning of the stages of circumstances and incidents throughout the year, I was reminded of the kaleidoscope of life. 
While a Career in Music Was Started by God's Plan, This Musician Works for a Special Calling
It seems that there is no such thing as success that simply and suddenly lands on your lap. As a third party, one can one day see that a person is sucessful, but for the person who has achieved something, that achievement required a heavy investment of hard work, preparation, and long seasons of fai… 
Thoughts About the Truly Valuable Parts of Life After Receiving the Warm Hug of a Passing Elder
Elder Kim has gone to be with the Lord last Sunday night. As elder Kim was passing away, a gift he left me was a warm hug. After completing all five services on Sunday, in order to send him to be with the Lord, we worshipped together in his last breath. While we were worshipping, elder Kim’s mind …









