Christianity Today online relates a story told by researcher Arthur Brooks about a college student enrolled in an introductory astronomy class.
She wasn’t a science major. Each week she walked into class carrying the same worries we all carry. But after 90 minutes studying galaxies, nebulae, and the billions of stars swirling above us, she would walk out feeling strangely… relieved.
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University of Iowa Sophomore Jordan Bohannon walked to the free-throw line and nervously looked into the stands to make eye contact with his older brother, Zach.
Bohannon was on the verge of breaking a record of 34 consecutive free throws that had stood for 25 years by a legendary Hawkeye, Chris Street.
Everyone knew it would happen. Jordan had once hit 200 consecutive free throws in practice.
So, with 2:15 to go in the game. And Iowa leading Northwestern 73-65, Jordan eyed the rim. Took his customary 4 dribbles. Bent his knees. And let it fly. Continue reading
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There is an old Mac Davis song that says, “Oh Lord, it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way. I can’t wait to look in the mirror cause I get better looking each day.” That reminds me of the quote by Muhammad Ali, who when he was in his prime said, “It’s hard to be humble when you are as great as I am.” Continue reading
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