A winter warmer that's creamy, without the cream
If there's a walking, talking advertisement for the power of food to provide energy, it's got to be Tess Masters. Anyone who has met her, seen her or read her work knows that the actor, cook and author...
View ArticleReligious freedom advocates are divided over how to address LGBT rights
How do Americans decide what's best for religious freedom when leading scholars and activists can't agree?
View ArticleOnce identified as atheist, Mark Zuckerberg says 'I believe religion is very...
The founder of Facebook posted a cheerful message on Christmas Day, saying that he, his wife, child and dog were all celebrating the holiday together.
View ArticleWhy the 'gluten-free movement' is less of a fad than we thought
Amy Neiwirth is a Columbus-based artist who makes tiny clay models of popular foods: pizzas, cakes, waffles, even retro TV dinners.But Neiwirth, 35, doesn't eat any of those foods herself -- not the...
View ArticleKhloe Kardashian wants us to use revenge as motivation for getting in shape
"Who do you want to get revenge on?" Khloe Kardashian asks the participants of her new E! show "Revenge Body."The show features men and women aiming to get into shape after difficult points in their...
View ArticleSocial media how-to: A parents' guide to Instagram
The most popular social media network among adults is Facebook by far. But for teens, Snapchat wins by a sliver over Facebook-owned Instagram. I haven't allowed my kids to download Snapchat, so I am...
View ArticleLooking Up: See the Great Nebula of Orion
The next clear night, be sure to see Orion, which stands so bright and clear in the south on January evenings. Among the bounty of celestial treats in this region of the sky is the "Great Nebula of...
View ArticleFor a look that's truly timeless, choose historical paint colors
Every autumn, the major paint brands name colors they think will dominate decorating trends the following year. So far, 2017 looks fancy. There's Dunn-Edwards's Honey Glow, Benjamin Moore's Shadow and...
View ArticleLeadership changes at Baptist Joint Committee, but commitment to protect...
The new year ushered in a change in leadership at the Baptist Joint Committee on Religious Liberty, but the 80-year-old organization's commitment to safeguarding First Amendment religious protections...
View ArticleHome Help: 5 easy DIY projects to tackle this winter
TIP OF THE WEEKThe winter months are the perfect time to dig in and tackle DIY projects for an updated home you'll enjoy all year long. These five home improvement projects are easy, affordable and can...
View ArticleShayne Looper: America is suffering an identity crisis
America is lost. She doesn't know where she is or in which direction she should be moving. There are people on the left, shouting to her to come their way and people on the right, doing the same.Worse...
View Article'The Tale of Peter Rabbit' author-illustrator honored after 150 years
Last July marked 150 years since the birth of children's book author-illustrator Beatrix Potter, known for her classic tales about Peter Rabbit and other countryside critters.Today, more than 2 million...
View ArticleI'd never heard of this condition until the terrible joint pain set in
The first hint of trouble came just a week after I had knee replacement surgery. I was rearranging the bedclothes over my new knee when I realized the down comforter felt like lead, and lifting it felt...
View ArticleDowntime in winter is an opportunity to get organized for spring
After the holidays, our household is full of quiet celebrations that can be just as joyous as the noisier ones. Aflame with the spirit of cleaning up, clearing out and simplifying, we attack cluttered...
View ArticleBasic rules can help adapt recipes for the cooking speed you choose
It's winter: We've nested inside, we're ready for stews and braises, but we're still strapped to that infernal invention, the clock. There are rarely enough minutes, at least not when we want them....
View Article10 things no one tells you about having your first baby
Your first pregnancy usually comes with a healthy dose of anxiety and fear of the unknown — which is normal. You've probably already gathered a collection of books about pregnancy and what to expect,...
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Snow days are the best days
It was somewhere between stuffing my 5-year-old son in three layers of shirts, convincing my 7-year-old daughter that she actually had to put on leggings under her jeans and trying to cram my...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: New old theories
The history of child rearing is filled with theories that in their time were put forward as scientific truths. Inevitably, they were replaced by other theories supposedly reflecting newer scientific...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: The Value of Doubt’
Doubt. It's a key ingredient to faith. If you don't question, you don't care. A new book helped me to examine what I believe and why. "The Value of Doubt: Why Unanswered Questions, Not Unquestioned...
View ArticleWhat pastors, professional athletes and other leaders can do to heal divides
Few Americans trust traditional community leaders to lead difficult conversations, according to a new LifeWay Research survey.
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