A story is told of two hikers who stumbled upon a huge bear. Abandoning all sense and instruction about what they should have done in this situation, they ran for cover. One man climbed a tree while the other hid in a nearby cave. The bear was in no hurry to eat, so he sat…
California’s forests have been severely devastated by the forest fires lately. In a week’s time, they have scorched nearly 160,000 acres and displaced 190,000 people. As we speak, 5,700 firefighters are diligently working to contain the damage. Unfortunately, dry air and strong winds are making this especially difficult. However, even in the midst of all…
Several years ago, a huge storm blew through Minneapolis, Minnesota. This blizzard brought strong winds, 23 inches of snow, and completely shut down the city. As the snow began to pile on the Metrodome (the stadium the Minnesota Vikings play in), engineers became seriously concerned about the roof. The result? The roof collapsed under the…
Three million lives are at risk and all that stands in the way is a dam that is crumbling, neglected, and on the brink of collapse. The Kariba Dam has become a massive headache. We’re talking migraine levels at this point. It has been thoroughly mistreated over the years and is in desperate need of…
Sometimes it feels like there are days, weeks, and even years filled of problems. Nothing seems to go right. We face home repairs, car breakdowns, family arguments, and financial woes. We have to overcome injuries, sicknesses and other health problems, death, family dysfunction, and separation. There are just times in life when it feels like…
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