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January 4th, 2017
The crazy year of 2016 has finally come to a close, leaving many of us breathing a sigh of relief. As we look back on the past 12 months, there were plenty of reasons to feel disillusioned.
Americans' Patriotism Under Fire
September 14th, 2016
What does it mean to be patriotic? That’s a question on the minds of many after a string of recent events have turned the spotlight on displays of national pride in the United States.
An Epidemic of Entitled Children?
June 30th, 2016
Since kids are rarely told "no", they expect to always get their way. This trend is characterized by an "I want it, and I want it now" attitude which seems to be more prevalent than in generations past.
Why Do Religious Schools Perform Better?
June 3rd, 2016
Deciding where to send your children to school can be tough. Most people choose the public school route, as it’s a well-established institution and one that comes with minimal fees. People who send their children to public schools know that the teachers are
A Look Into the World of Vlogging
May 9th, 2016
Remember when online blogging was the newest thing? Well these days it’s all about video blogging, or vlogging, for short. Online vloggers make videos on a whole range of topics and offer their opinions.
Getting Along With People of Different Religious Backgrounds
February 3rd, 2016
Perhaps now more than ever before, there seems to be a rift between people of different religions. You see it everywhere in news articles, on social media, and perhaps in your own life. Depending on the nature of your disagreements, it can be tricky getting al
Should You Observe the Sabbath?
October 26th, 2015
The Sabbath is a day that many religious people observe. It is seen as a day of rest, to enjoy some peace. Even if you are not a religious person, you might find that you benefit greatly from taking a day off.
The Meaning of Color
August 31st, 2015
The power of color to influence our behaviors and attitudes has been established by science and magnified by literature. Color plays a tremendous role in all of our lives, and has, since ancient times.
The Fires of Baltimore
May 5th, 2015
Here we go again. What compels people to burn down their own neighborhoods, to smash windows of innocent shop owners, to rampage and set cars ablaze? Are the Baltimore riots just old-school-rioting, or is it the foreboding sign of an uprising? We say “two wr
The Marriage Fight in Alabama
February 27th, 2015
Years ago, Alabama, like many states, took a stand for conservative Biblical principles by defining marriage as being between one man and one woman. That's why for proponents of marriage equality, it was almost too good to be true when a federal judge recently
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