We are Wired to Connect with Others

The Bible teaches us that it is not good for us to be alone, we need others. Researchers now know that we are wired to be with and interact with others. ...

An Rx for Teen Anxiety

In an article in Scientific American titled, "Rx for Teen Mental Health: Volunteering," Lydia Denworth writes that "helping others might ...

Secret Power of the 8 Minute Phone Call

In a world where genuine connections seem elusive, Jancee Dunn, in her heartfelt piece for The New York Times, suggests that perhaps the key to meaningful ...

Olympic Sprinter Helps Fallen Competitor

Silinia Pha Aphay was sprinting in the preliminary Olympic rounds of the 100-meter dash event, when something unexpected happened.

Aphay, who ran for her ...

Swedish Coffee Breaks Promote Community

The church and small groups can learn something from a Swedish tradition called Fika. Pronounced “fee-kah,” the Swedish culture of breaking ...

Helping the Homeless One Bike at a Time

Lack of transportation is an obstacle many homeless people face in rural areas without public buses as well as in big cities designed for cars. Without ...

Redwoods Supported by Massively Interconnected Roots

Giant redwoods are the most massive individual trees on earth. The redwood can grow to 270 feet tall and 25 feet in diameter. You might think that something ...

Barbers Learn Life Saving Skill

Keisha House is a nurse practitioner and assistant director of the Substance Use Disorder Center of Excellence at Rush University Medical Center. House ...

Heartwarming Reunion Goes Viral

Steve Burns wasn’t conventionally handsome when he first auditioned to become the host of the Nickelodeon children’s show Blue’s Clues, ...

Introverts Have Taken Over the Economy

The pandemic has brought many changes to businesses, schools, and churches. Another way the pandemic altered America: It has created what might be called ...