Good Advice: Hold Lightly To Earthly Things

by Kevin Burton    James called your life and mine “a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away” (James 4:14b NKJV).     Even those with a complete lack of discernment and self-awareness, if they would pause long enough to just do the math of life, I think would still come to …

Don’t Give Up! God Has Your Answer

by Kevin Burton     If you’re in despair and you need an answer right now, something real to grab hold of, take your troubles to the living God of the universe.    This is the sound advice from a message by the late Dr. Charles Stanley, founder of In Touch Ministries. With a sincere heart, …

The Case Against Daylight Savings Time

By Morgan Coulson Johns Hopkins University    On Sunday, most of the US will advance their clocks one hour for daylight saving time (DST). The change means disruptions in the sleep patterns of over 300 million people—the effects of which will doubtless be felt and seen nearly everywhere.     Surveys from the American Academy of …

The Science Behind Our Human Emotions

by Dictionary Scoop    For most people, recognizing and managing emotions isn’t easy. And even if we think we know ourselves well, human emotions are a whole world waiting to be explored.    From how long they typically last to how they show up in our interactions with others, science has given us fascinating insights. Join us …

Road Dogs’ Story Ends In Fantasy Glory

by Kevin Burton    I was distraught, or as we say in the biz, tilted.    Spoiler alert: Colby Parkinson saved me.    And so, in the aftermath the end of the fantasy football season, I am contented, with three championships to show for my efforts (out of eight leagues), having played “Celebration” by Kool …

Daddy-Daughter Dance Held In State Prison

by Andy Corbley Good News Network    In a Louisiana state penitentiary, incarcerated men were able to dance with their daughters for one special night: many of whom had not seen each other for years.    The tear-jerking occasion was organized by God Behind Bars, a nonprofit that partners with churches and ministries on behalf …

“Bad Hair Day” And Words About Hair

by Kevin Burton    Today’s list from Merriam-Webster, words about hair, got me thinking about the term, “bad hair day.”    Is bad hair day an idiom?    The dictionary says an idiom is, “an expression in the usage of a language that has a meaning that cannot be understood from the combined meanings of its …

A Little Fresh Air (Scientifically) Good For You

by Yasmin Rufo BBC News    If you’ve ever felt calmer after a walk in the park or a stroll through the woods, it’s not your imagination – it’s biology.    Spending just 20 minutes in nature can trigger measurable changes inside your body, from lowering stress hormones, to easing blood pressure and even improving …

The Island Where Horsepower Still Rules

by Stephen Starr BBC    Home to the Motor City of Detroit, where companies like Ford, General Motors and Chrysler originated, the US state of Michigan is often called “The car capital of the world.” But off the state’s northern coast in Lake Huron is a serene, scenic island that has been luring travelers for …

Hotel “Prison” Offers Respite From The World

by Madeline Diamond Business Insider    Forget luxurious hotels and glamorous vacations, South Koreans are flocking to a mock prison as a way to cope with the stress of daily life.    Prison Inside Me has been offering an immersive prison-like experience since 2013. Guests pay around $90 per day to spend 24 or 48-hours …