Americans Are Among the Most Anxious People on Earth

According to the New York Times, Americans are among the most anxious people on earth. One study found that Americans were significantly more anxious ...

Why We Become So Attached to Our Belongings

Our excessively materialistic culture has not gone unnoticed by researchers. Journalist and author Francine Russo offers a roundup of the primary research ...

Fearful Adopted Child Finds Unconditional Love

In a skills article for Preaching Today, David Prince writes:

I know a family who adopted an older child from an unspeakably horrific orphanage in another ...

The Power of Our Identity in Christ

In his book Identity Matters, Christian author Terry Wardle tells a story from his childhood. Terry had a hand-me-down, fixed-up, big, blue girl's ...

Why Billy Joel Hasn't Released a New Album in 25 Years

Singer and pop star Billy Joel's early albums were massive hits. But according to an interview with New York magazine Joel has always been unsatisfied ...

The Hidden Epidemic of Perfectionism

Perfectionism can affect people of all ages and lifestyles, but it is increasingly prevalent among students. Research involving 40,000 students at universities ...

Even 'Best' Divorces Have Negative Effects on Children

In her book Primal Loss, author Leila Miller explores the thoughts of 70 adults who watched their parents divorce. They still have negative feelings about ...

Millennials Strive for Perfection to Their Harm

An article in USA Today reports that the American Psychological Association has published new research exploring the rise of perfectionism in young people. ...

Calvin and Hobbes ask 'How Good is Good Enough?'

Fleming Rutledge writes: Sin is a category without meaning except in reference to God. A Calvin and Hobbes comic strip illustrates this in an endearing ...

The Painting that Saved Bill Murray's Life

The actor Bill Murray claimed that a work of art once saved his life. He was in Chicago for his first experience as an actor. Murray said, "[My performance] ...