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Thousands of Australians Displaced amid Heavy Flooding
Thousands near the city of Sydney in Australia evacuated their homes over the weekend after heavy rains created floods in the area.
Children Battling Obesity More Likely to Suffer Cognitive Decline by Middle Age
According to new research, scientists say unhealthy weight and poor physical fitness during one’s youth increase the risk of cognitive decline in middle age.
Many Adolescents Reported Worsened or New-Onset Headaches During the Pandemic
Over one-third of schoolchildren who received online lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic reported a worsening of headache symptoms or new-onset headaches, according...
Let Freedom Ring (2022)
On the 4th of July, I’m always reminded of times I’ve traveled in countries where freedom is severely curtailed. Or where the people have been freshly freed from the...
What's Hot? 07/01/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
Attack on Church in Southwest Nigeria Remains a Mystery
Nearly a month after an attack on a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria, the number killed and the identity of the assailants remain unclear, though the church...
Cyberbullying Increases the Risk of Suicide Among Children More Than ‘Traditional’ Bullying
Cyberbullying has a stronger impact on adolescent victims than “traditional,” in-person bullying, a new study reveals.
Living in Serious Times
Serious times met with serious lives. This is the anvil on which history is forged. More important, it is the means by which the Kingdom of God is advanced and the...
Losing a Grandmother Can Trigger Long-Lasting Depression, Especially for Teen Boys
In a new Penn State study, the authors report a significant correlation between a grandmother passing away and depression, especially among adolescent boys.
How to Find Peace in a Chaotic World
This world has changed drastically in the last few weeks. How should we as Christians respond?
Kids Eating More Processed Foods Are Less Physically Fit, Have Poorer Heart Health
New research suggests children eating lots of ultra-processed foods see drops in their physical fitness levels, and are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease in...
President Biden Signs Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill into Law
President Joe Biden, on Saturday, signed a bipartisan gun control bill into law.
Fathers Today More Engaged with Their Kids ‘Than Ever Before’
A study by a team of sociologists at Brigham Young and Ball State universities indicates that fathers today are more engaged with their kids than previous generations.
The 6 Laws of Technology
There is a fascinating article in the Wall Street Journal titled “The Six Laws of Technology Everyone Should Know.” It is based on the writings of Melvin Kranzberg, a...
What's Hot? 06/24/22
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television, and movies.
Death Sentence Upheld for Two Christians in Pakistan
Hopes for freedom of two Christian brothers on death row under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws were dashed this month when a court in Pakistan upheld their death sentence...
1 in 5 Parents Say They’ll Never Have ‘The Talk’ with Their Kids
For many parents, talking about the birds and the bees is a part of life for adolescents. For others, they’ll just leave it to their child’s school to teach them about...
It’s Time for a Relational Inventory
It has been said that what you will be like in five years is based on two things: The books that you read and the people you spend time with. It is difficult to...
