Morning Briefings

The will of God is not to send us the disaster, but to send us the disaster to overcome.

–
Rabbi Kushner

Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) points to a great host of people, Jews and Gentiles, who will be saved when Jesus physically returns to earth.

– christcenteredmall.com

Public criticism about questionable spending prompted the Boy Scouts of America Orange County Council to take steps that have resulted in the highest rating possible from a national watchdog organization that tracks charitable groups, Boy Scout executive leaders said Wednesday.

– Theresa Walker, The Orange County Register
Boy Scouts in O.C. tout financial reform

Sooner or later, even the upbeat soul gets beat up by life. We need a higher power, a deeper strength, a wider mercy, and a mightier word.

– Robert J. Morgan
The Promise: How God Works All Things Together for Good

Two-thirds of adults sleep with their cell phones next to their bed.

– Pew Research
The Wall Street Journal

Constant noise and restless spirits: They go together. The continual barrage of images, information and virtual voices keeps the mind racing, always trying – but failing – to “process.” We simply don’t have time to think or reflect. It makes us edgy on the one hand, and bored, on the other. It’s addicting, while at once mentally tiring but not really satisfying.

– Rebecca Hagelin
Technology Overload Creates Restless Spirits from Townhall.com

Early in life, people give up their health to gain wealth. In later life, people give up some of their wealth to regain health!

– Ken Blanchard, D.W. Edington and Marjorie Blanchard
The Heart of the Leader

Labor Day is almost upon us, and the American Automobile Association predicts that the number of travelers taking advantage of the three-day weekend this year will fall by about 13.3 percent. AAA projects that only 39.1 million Americans will hit the roads (rails or skies) during the 2009 holiday–despite the fact that average gasoline prices are a dollar cheaper this year.

– Keith Still
Still Traveling Blog

Delta to Wire Its Fleet for Wi-Fi, Giving Travelers Internet and Email Access: For many, a long airplane flight across the country will no longer be an escape. Instead, road warriors may feel more compelled to answer email and stay in touch with colleagues and clients.

– Scott McCartney
The Wall Street Journal, August 5, 2008

Be still and know that I am God.

– Psalms 46:10