Target fixation can be deadly. Target fixation is an attentional phenomenon observed in humans, in which an individual becomes so focused on an object they inadvertently increase their risk of colliding with that object. It’s mostly observed when operating an automobile. Even when a driver’s life depends on missing an
Continue readingIn late 1960s, psychologists at Stanford University performed a test on over 600 children. They brought these children into a room and gave them a treat, and a promise of more treats if they could complete the test. This study became known as the ‘Marshmallow Study.’ They would give a
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This week, I was sitting in the little cafe on 4th and Wall Street, finishing up my workday. I usually listen to music while I work, which means having a tab open in my web browser to YouTube. I also watch a lot of motivational videos, and I guess YouTube
Continue readingThe Reformation kind of solidified this thing called the “Five Solas.” Sola is Latin for ‘alone,’ or by itself. One of those five Solas is this term Sola Fide, which means “faith alone.” The idea of Sola Fide is that we’re saved by a mere belief in God. You’ve probably
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The woman with the issue of blood pressed through the crowd. In her weakened state, she would not be denied. She had to touch Him. And, she did. The blind man cried out at the top of his lungs, “Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me!” And, he
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The greatest scientific achievements in history came from Christians. That’s right. Atheists like to mock Christianity and position Christians as being “against science.” However, the truth is, Godless science has produced little in the pursuit of science. In 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 because the first manned spaceflight to
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It’s Sunday, and Jesus waits at the Mount of Olives. Today is a special day – seven days before His resurrection. In a few days, His disciples’ world would be turned upside down. In a few days, He would be hanging on a tree, paying the penalty for our sins.
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David shunned Saul’s armor. He ignored Saul’s sword. He turned down the spear. He walked out onto the battlefield against the enemy’s champion, and his weapon of choice was a sling. Now, I know Malcolm Gladwell has tried to convince everyone that Goliath was a blind, near crippled soldier who
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Are you tired? When a 42-year old woman finished her shift sewing for a department store, all she wanted to do was go home. She spent that night in jail. You see, in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955, segregation laws were still in place. Black people could only drink from specific
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Have you ever said the words, “what difference does it make?” That question has one purpose: to point out that the “it” is insignificant and unimportant. It doesn’t matter. It has no value. It serves no important purpose. It makes no difference.
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