Author Archives: loren

In NY Times, Kate Zernkie writes “The Spa-fication of America.” The International Spa Association reports the number of hotels or resorts offering spas have more than tripled: from 473 spas in 2000, to 1,662 spas in 2004.  Spas are offering … Continue reading →

Turning Point Daily Devotional had this last week. On January 12, 1997, two Swiss men set out to be the first to circle the earth in a high-tech, solar-powered, pressurized, hot-air balloon.  Not long after launch, however, strong fumes from … Continue reading →

In the Korean culture, people give their gifts with both hands, especially to older people to show respect.  However, there is another important meaning behind in two handed giving.  By giving with both hands, one communicates, “I am not holding … Continue reading →

Our Daily Bread told a story of  a man once spent a day installing large stone steps in his backyard.  His 5-year-old daughter saw and begged to help, but he suggested she just sing to encourage him in his work. … Continue reading →

Years ago, a music teacher at a very small countryside school needed a piano for her student.  So she decided to send a letter to Henry Ford of Ford Motor Corp. asking for a donation. “Sir, our school is in … Continue reading →

A 10-year-old boy decided to study judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. The boy began lessons with an old Japanese judo master. The boy was doing well, so he couldn’t … Continue reading →

A man realized that he could not hear very well and that he had to buy a hearing aid. But he did not want to spend much money on it.  So he went to the store and asked the clerk, … Continue reading →

This is a story told by a very proud mom and I would be very proud of him, too. My son, Gilbert, was eight years old and had been in Cub Scouts only a short time.  During one of his … Continue reading →

I am not much of Craigslist user but I decided to use it again for selling our minivan. When I posted the sale, about 20 people responded within 2 hours period.  Wow!  The power of Craigslist! I picked the one with … Continue reading →

A worried woman went to her gynecologist and said: ‘Doctor, I have a serious problem and desperately need your help!  My baby is not even 1 year old and I’m pregnant again.  I don’t want kids so close together. So … Continue reading →