Lying Is Hard Work

Lying takes serious thought! That’s the conclusion of neuroscientists at Temple University. According to the Chicago Tribune, “With brain ...

John Locke Felt Behavior Followed Belief

I have always thought that the actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts.

—Philosopher John Locke (1632-1704)

"Jeopardy's" Ken Jennings Preps to Manage Money

In his record breaking run on "Jeopardy," Ken Jennings won more than $2.5 million. He has shown he can handle facts, but can he handle money? ...

Fire-Walkers Get Burned

At a self-help seminar in Rohrbach, Austria, participants were urged to walk over hot, fiery coals. The purpose of the exercise was to "mobilize ...

Marathoner Finished Race Despite Assault

Vanderlei Lima went to Athens to do what no other Brazilian had ever done—medal in the Olympic marathon. This marathon was special. The runners ...

Olympic Medalist Ran Barefoot

If anyone ever competed for pride of homeland, it was Adebe Bikila of Ethiopia. When he was 20, he watched a parade of fellow countrymen returning from ...

Wilma Rudolph Overcame Obstacles to Win Olympic Gold

Wilma Rudolph was the 20th of 22 children. Born prematurely, doctors did not expect Wilma to survive. She did, but at the age of four, she contracted ...

Politician Calls Abstinence "Inhumane"

"An abstinence-until-marriage program is not only irresponsible, it's really inhumane."

—California Democratic U.S. Representative ...

John Wayne on Courage

"Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway."

—Actor John Wayne (1907–1979)

Pastor's Illness Provides Time for Prayer

Ben Patterson writes:

It came by way of two ruptured lumbar discs. The doctor prescribed six weeks of total rest. The horrible pain prevented me from lying ...