Tuesday, May 17, 2005The Ugly AmericanIn the Ugly American, the government recruited young adults to work in their embassies by telling them how much fun it would be. They made the job glamorous. As a result, they didn't get those who would accept the challenge of learning a new language and culture. They got party animals. The name of... Sign in to see full entry.The Cost of Being a ChristianChrist did not offer salvation, generally, to people who wanted an easy life. Christ offered salvation to those who were willing to accept the challenge. Which is easier? To step over a bum sleeping on the street. To nudge him and help him move out of harms way. To say no to your girlfriend, and go... Sign in to see full entry. |