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The Land of the Rising Sun” is one of the world’s most advanced societies. Japan has it all—including the world’s third strongest economy, a literacy rate near 100 percent, the world’s highest longevity, an incredibly low crime rate, a global reputation for technology and science, the honor system, and an unparalleled work ethic and commitment to excellence. Courtesy, organization, quality control, and sanitation are evident in every detail of life. Japan represents what some may call Buddhism’s best example of utopia.

Aspen Group, an integrated design, build, and furnish company for churches, has expanded its territory into the Southeastern United States. This move, centered between Charleston, SC, and Savannah, GA, represents a significant extension of Aspen’s two decades-plus service to churches in the Midwest.

The Rough Fire continues to advance to Hume Lake Christian Camps, located in the Sequoia National Forest. The Hume staff and community are asking for continued prayer in a few specific areas this weekend.

Melissa Klein, the Oregon baker who refused to create a cake for a same-sex wedding and was fined $135,000, has baked ten cakes to send to ten top gay organizations throughout the United States.