Tag Archives: health

Christians are not immune to the mental health issues that have been more predominant since the start of the pandemic. Several leading organizations are joining to present the fifth annual Church Mental Health ...

Regularly viewing pornography contributes to feelings of depression and hopelessness among young adults, a new Family Studies/YouGov survey found. One-third of adults aged 18 to 39 who watch porn daily report feeling ...

A surprising new study reveals that singing songs can improve your health. What shocked cardiologist researchers however, was what song helped the most. The classic hymn “Amazing Grace” can apparently do wonders ...

There’s a lot of bad news in the world. It’s easy to scroll through your phone and rarely find a positive story on your social media feeds. It’s leading to something called ...

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey this week sent a letter to the state’s Department of Social Services, urging it to prevent taxpayer funding from going to Planned Parenthood because of its prolonged ...

Allergy season is in full swing in Missouri and Kansas, as plants continue to bloom and release pollen. Allergy season typically runs from around March through October. Tree pollen dominates in spring, ...

Jesus’ disciples fell asleep instead of praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. Would energy drinks have helped? Bible teacher John Piper recently addressed the question of whether caffeinated drinks such as energy ...

Spring is a great time to get active and start losing weight gained during the long winter months. Exercise also contributes to better mental health. “Physical activity can improve many mental health ...

Darryl Strawberry, a former baseball star turned evangelist, is recovering after surviving a heart attack in suburban St. Louis. In a social media post, the 62-year-old shared a picture of himself in ...

“Love Beyond Words” is the theme for this year’s National Marriage Week, which will take place from February 7 to 14. This year’s mission encourages couples to put their love into action ...

The world needs more “awe,” says Twitter account Culture Critic (@Culture–crit). The account regularly posts messages about culture, past and present, and how much we have seemingly lost to “progress.” It also ...

With abortions skyrocketing in Kansas due to a court ruling and defeat of a 2022 pro-life referendum, Kansans for Life is adjusting its agenda for 2024. On Thursday, the state’s largest pro-life ...

Few things are more symbolic of the coming of a new year than making health resolutions that more often than not get abandoned in coming months. The trick? Make it simple. “As ...

Everyone has heard of the winter blues and the post-holiday blahs. At some time, most Christians experience the spiritual blahs as well, former magazine editor J. Lee Grady said. He offers 10 ...

When the weather turns cold, people naturally are drawn to comfort foods such as  casseroles, soups, stews and noodle dishes, among others. They often are familiar foods that people may have grown ...

Despite the joy of the holiday season, the end of Daylight Saving Time marked the start of the winter blues for many people. “A more serious version of winter blues is called ...

As cold weather approaches that means it’s time to cut back on outdoor activities and hibernate during the winter. Right? Not so fast. “There is a seasonality to physical activity levels,” said ...

Kansas and Missouri school districts have policies that do not inform parents of a child’s transgender identification, according to a parental rights organization. The districts are just some of the over 1,000 ...

Generosity, a fundamental virtue of all cultures, finds profound expression in the Bible as benefitting the giver and receiver. New research supports those beliefs. In addition to offering moral instruction, scriptures highlight ...

Americans, even many Christians, are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness. The U.S. Surgeon General calls loneliness a public health threat on par with smoking or obesity. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said ...

Chemical manufacturer 3M has agreed to major concessions in a revised settlement proposal with several public drinking water systems across the U.S. The new settlement terms include paying billions of dollars more ...

Liturgies Against Dementia: Inside Margaret Sayers’ ‘Lest We Forget: A Christian Response To Dementia’. Philosopher James K.A. Smith defines liturgy as a physical or embodied practice that infuses noncognitive dispositions and skills ...

As schools across the nation are back in session, a new poll finds parents are increasingly concerned about the social media habits of their children. The vast majority of parents say internet ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a pacemaker during emergency heart surgery Sunday. “He was admitted urgently to Sheba Medical Center,” said Dr. Eyal Nof, the head of invasive electrophysiology service at the Sheba Medical ...

Two-thirds of pastors felt lonely or isolated at times last year, a new survey by the Barna Group found. That number is up significantly from 42 percent in 2015. At the same ...