By Melissa Wuske Talking Politics or Religion? Nearly 60 percent of Americans would rather talk about their political views than their religious beliefs, according to a study from LifeWay Research. Those with evangelical beliefs, however, are more likely to prefer spiritual conversations (63 percent). About half of respondents felt they have as much to share […]
By Nicole R. Pramik Shopping has evolved into a pastime. Can you relate? Impulsive shopping involves making a purchase based on a deep-seated feeling that you simply must have it, resulting in a sense of euphoria that comes from making the purchase. But when the newness wears off, the cycle continues. Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic observed […]
By David Faust The cry of our time is for more. More money. More technology. More fun. Increased speed. Greater convenience. More value. More years as medical science lengthens the average life expectancy. Near the end of the Bible, the cry becomes, “No more.” This world has an expiration date. John foresaw a time when […]
By Veda Thomas Hall Widow—I still cringe when I hear the word. It’s not what I would have chosen. It’s certainly not what I expected for this time in my life. After all, my husband’s family has an extremely long lifeline, living well into their 90s. I expected my husband would outlive me by 20 […]
By Melissa Wuske Overcoming Odds for Education Fred Barley, age 19, is not a typical student. He is homeless and rode six hours across Georgia on his little brother’s bike to get to campus to register for classes. Since the dorms wouldn’t open for several more weeks, he pitched a tent on campus and began […]
