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What's Hot? 04/20/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.
Are Chimpanzees "Persons"?
Since 2013, the Nonhuman Rights Project has been working on behalf of two chimpanzees, Kiko and Tommy, to have them declared eligible for basic rights—the same as if t...
Share of American Young Adults Living with their Parents Highest in 75 Years
According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, 33% of 25-29 year olds lived with their parents or grandparents in 2016. This is almost three times as many as ...
That Perfect Peace
Our lives seem to be swirling in the chaos of this life, yet we continue to walk forward in His perfect peace.
Who Will Save Superman?
What we love about Superman is not his power so much as his vulnerability.
What to Say at the Funeral of an Unbeliever
We’ve all done such funerals. In most cases, my advice is to have someone who knew and loved the deceased to eulogize him while you follow that with the Scriptural mes...
Over 80% of Teenagers Prefer iPhone to Android
Eighty-two percent of teens of teens currently own an iPhone, according to Piper Jaffray's "Teens Survey," which questions thousands of kids across 40 states with an a...
When Everything is Lost
When life throws us a curve ball and all we had is lost, what do we do next?
Would a Syrian War be Just?
Some Christians would argue that no military action of any kind is ever warranted. While I am not a pacifist, I respect the view, and take it seriously.
Another Study Finds Later School Bell Brings Sleep Bonus for Teens
A new study of 375 students at an all-girls high school in Singapore, found that moving its school start time from 7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. resulted in students sleeping...
Modesty--It's About More Than What We Wear
In such a short time, pride entered my heart, and instead of focusing on loving others, I began to focus on myself? My ugly self-love took over, and I believe that’s ...
Teens Would Rather Eat Out Than Buy More Clothes
According to Piper Jaffray's biannual Taking Stock With Teens study, teens are spending more money on food than on clothing, a trend that's been taking hold for severa...
Tech's Ethical "Dark Side"
Tech is benign, right? Wrong. As an article from The New York Times put it: “The medical profession has an ethic: First, do no harm. Silicon Valley has an ethos: Build...
What's Hot? 04/13/18
A weekly listing of hot cultural items from the Internet, music, television and movies.
'Black Lightning' Star Discusses Faith on Set
Even superheroes need to look for someone greater than themselves. According to a recent article, lead actor Cress Williams (who plays the DC superhero Black Lightning...
New Message: "4 Warnings to the Wealthy"
The question is not, "What are we doing with our money?" but "What is our money doing to us?"
10 Reasons for Widowed Seniors to Marry Again
“Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either falls, the other will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who fa...
Heavy Smartphone Use Tied to Anxiety, Loneliness, Depression
New research suggests the convenience of smartphones can facilitate overuse and addiction; for some, the constant pings, chimes, vibrations and other alerts from devic...
