Posts by Julia Cuan (Page 8)

Are you an alien?

Dear Aliens, Do you consider yourself to be an “alien?” I was chatting with a young man at 24 Hour Fitness recently and our conversation drifted into how the universe came into existence in the first place. I said to him, “Who made this iPhone?” His response was, “an alien.”  Well, he did answer my…

Jesus the Bread of Life

Who doesn’t love bread? It’s a staple of life the world over. The varieties and shapes of bread reflect the diversity of world culture: Jewish challah, Russian rye, German pumpernickel, French baguettes, Italian focaccia, Irish soda, Arabian pita, Indian chapati, Mexican tortilla, American Wonder. The point? EVERYONE eats BREAD!!! Each American consumes, on average, 53…

Laboring for what?

Dear Friends, Labor Day is just around the corner.  For many, Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer and an opportunity to host a barbecue or relax with family and friends. But this national holiday—celebrated every year in the United States and Canada on the first Monday in September—has revolutionary origins. Originally commemorated through…