Children held hostage by Hamas were branded by having their legs burned by a motorcycle exhaust pipe, it’s been revealed. The torture was done so the kids would be easily recognizable should ...
Read More »The death of church and pub
The nature of community is changing. The old village has gone. One can lament the passing of parish church and village pub, but the type of community that birthed them has gone ...
Read More »Well-being of pastors has dropped in several key areas since 2015, study finds
The well-being of pastors in several key areas has significantly declined since 2015, a new report from Barna Research found. When it comes to having true friends, 20 percent of pastors in ...
Read More »Today in Church History: Arthur Pink writes another letter
Arthur Pink is often described as an eccentric. He didn’t really fit in anywhere. Converted to Christ out of a theosophical background (the New Age movement of his day), he became a ...
Read More »People let you down. Show mercy and move on
As the holidays are in full swing, many find themselves in the company of others who may be the source of a past transgression or hurt. People let other people down. Here’s ...
Read More »Nicaragua seizes Taiwan’s embassy and assets, gives them to Communist China
After seizing Taiwan’s embassy, Nicaragua has given it to Communist China. The moves come as China continues to exert influence closer and closer to the United States and leads an effort to ...
Read More »Christmas season puts spotlight on epidemic of loneliness – including in the church
With the Christmas bustle, it can be easy to forget that the holidays can be one of the loneliest times of the year for many people. Nearly one-third of U.S. adults report ...
Read More »What is home sharing for seniors?
Due to COVID, we’ve all felt the strain of isolation at some time or another, but people living alone, especially seniors, have felt the effects especially hard. In fact, prolonged isolation can ...
Read More »4 ways pets help impact health and wellness
Daily life across the country has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and in times of isolation, relationships – even pets – are as important to health and wellness as ever before. ...
Read More »4 tips for beating back holiday stress
Holiday stress can be especially hurtful for people who are already struggling with isolation and loneliness due to the pandemic. Many families haven’t gathered at all for the past ten months. Many ...
Read More »President and First Lady test positive for COVID-19
Like millions of Americans, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19 just days after a top aide was diagnosed. The announcement came over night from a White ...
Read More »Sen. Josh Hawley wants government to tackle mental health aspects of lockdowns
The ongoing pandemic and accompanying lockdowns is taking a toll on the health of many Americans, U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri said. “This time has been extraordinarily hard on people from ...
Read More »Where to find respite: resources for caregivers
As caregivers, we love our elders. That is why we care for them, even if it means we are on call or on duty around the clock. We would not have it ...
Read More »Isolation, quarantine, executive orders and the constitution
Overwhelmed by all the news coming out about the new coronavirus, including isolation, quarantine, executive orders and the like? This article attempts to place the coronavirus pandemic and recent executive orders by ...
Read More »Isaac Newton, creativity, and the Bubonic plague
Who knew that 350 years after Isaac Newton and the Bubonic plague, he could be an example for how we handle forced solitude during the coronavirus pandemic. In his 1993 book, “Don’t ...
Read More »Quarantine and isolation can draw us closer to the Creator and family
There is solidarity in hardship and isolation – even for a family. This is a lesson that has become clear to Americans over the past few weeks as communities form “militias of ...
Read More »Kansas state parks & lakes remain open; licenses & permits available online
During this time of social distancing and isolation, Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas will remain open to the public. But effective March 23, 2020, all Kansas Department of Wildlife, ...
Read More »Tips for managing caregiver boredom
It can be mentally and emotionally taxing to be a caregiver, especially when the care being given is for a loved one. Family caregivers often put their regular lives on hold to ...
Read More »10 ways to prevent caregiver depression
Caregivers often prioritize their care recipients’ needs over their own. The sacrifices involved in caregiving place an incredible amount of strain on even the most capable individuals. The resulting feelings of anger, ...
Read More »Teens prefer texting vs. talking in person
Text messaging is now the most popular form of communication among teenagers, according to a survey conducted by Common Sense. Teenagers overwhelmingly preferred in-person communication six years ago, with almost 1 in 2 saying ...
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