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Men
in Turkey have begun wearing miniskirts in public. Having been to
Turkey numerous times, I can tell you that men there do not typically
dress in feminine clothes. But many are taking part in a protest
movement to combat violence against women. The brutal murder of
20-year-old student Ozgecan Aslan has sparked their outrage.
Using a hashtag which translates to "wear a miniskirt for
Ozgecan," Turkish men have begun posting pictures on social media
of themselves in miniskirts.
You won't see many American men in miniskirts these days—it's too cold
outside. Winter is costing the U.S. at least $5 billion,
according to analysts. Many cities, Boston and New York among
them, are on track to have their coldest February in history.
Massachusetts has seen at least 130 roof collapses caused by snow accumulations.
In Dallas we've been iced in for most of the week.
If you want to travel in icy conditions, here's an option: a New
Zealand manufacturer has just introduced a wearable jetpack. He
claims that it will fly for 30 minutes at a maximum speed of nearly 46
mph at altitudes of up to 3,000 feet. For a mere $150,000, you
can get one next year.
Nervous about flying? Here's a news item that may help: morning
flights are likely to be safer and more tranquil. The heating of
the ground later in the day causes bumpier air. It's also more
likely to thunderstorm in the afternoon. So you should wear your
jetpack for your morning commute, but make other plans for the return
trip.
Security is in scarce supply these days. ISIS
has kidnapped at least 90 people from Christian villages in Syria,
while jihadists continue calling on "lone wolf" terrorists to
attack popular sites in America and around the world.
Congressional gridlock could jeopardize funding for the Department of
Homeland Security. Eight people eating in a restaurant in the
Czech Republic were killed by a lone gunman yesterday. And dozens
were injured when a Southern California commuter train slammed into a
truck and derailed. Even private restrooms may not be private—a
restaurant owner in Maryland is accused of secretly videotaping women
using the bathroom.
Insecure times are great times for the gospel. (Tweet this) When all is well,
people have all of Jesus they want but not all of Jesus they
need. But adversity shows us the folly of self-reliance.
All our money and technology cannot end violence and terrorism or
control the weather.
What most threatens you today? You can do all things through Christ
who strengthens you (Philippians 4:13). So name your challenges,
trust them to your Father, and ask him for such serenity that your
faith will be obvious to others. And know that God wants to
redeem your greatest struggles for his glory and our good. (Tweet this)
Catherine Booth, co-founder of the Salvation Army, said of her problems:
"The waters are rising, but so am I. I am not going under,
but over."
In the face of widespread insecurity, fear, and hopelessness, our nation desperately needs your prayers. Join us in praying for our nation, that God will heal our land.
Como hay alegrías por oraciones contestadas como que los papas de Santi no se tienen que ir de la casa Gloria a Dios!! Lamento de todo corazón informarles que el abuelito de Sara, falleció hoy y ella nos pide que la acompañemos en oración y pide por su familia en Colombia. Para la Gloria de Dios hay fiesta en los cielos porque su Abuelito amaba a Dios y siempre le reconoció como Salvador. Orar sin cesar!! Dando Gloria a Dios!
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