How to make simple Italian gnocchi that just happen to be gluten-free
I've long thought more people needed to know about Roman-style gnocchi. The dish is quite different from the lightly boiled potato dumplings that most of us think of when we consider gnocchi. As much...
View ArticlePaul Cardall releases beautiful Christmas tribute to Christ featuring the...
World- renowned pianist and talented songwriter Paul Cardall released a touching new Christmas music video starring vocalist Patrice Tipoki.The song is sung from the perspective of Mary the mother of...
View ArticleJesus the shepherd, and the shepherds
The appearance of the angels to the shepherds near Bethlehem may be part of the fulfillment of a prophecy that had been given through Ezekiel several centuries earlier.
View ArticleHome Help: 3 ways to turn discarded wood into beautiful home decor
TIP OF THE WEEKThe saying, "what's old is new again" has been around for years, but most recently represents a popular trend in interior design - upcycling old items with a new purpose. Everyone from...
View ArticleIt Is What It Is: Trying new things isn’t easy, but we’ve gotta do it
Putting ourselves out there and trying new things can be painful. Like excruciating even. It feels awkward, it's unnerving, and it can be hella intimidating. But it's a huge part of life that, in one...
View ArticleGet A Life: The gifts that can keep giving
The holiday season is in full swing and each week the stores are getting increasingly full of folks seeking what they hope will be the right gift for their loved ones. I certainly have done my share of...
View ArticleThe Science Zone: The Mercury astronauts
Former astronaut and former U. S. Senator John Glenn died recently at the age of 95. Glenn, originally a fighter pilot in the Marines, was the last of the original Mercury astronauts, the first seven...
View ArticleThe secrets of a vegan bakery that entices customers to drive across the state
Every month or so, Dwane Bowen drives two hours across Pennsylvania to buy cookies, brownies and sticky buns from a vegan bakery in Bethlehem - and he's not even vegan. "A friend brought me here about...
View Article15 fantastic non-toy gifts for the holidays
Children are dropping letters in the mail to Santa and letting parents know what they want for the holidays. For many parents, however, the idea of bringing toys into the house that aren't likely to be...
View ArticleUpgrades to make your home more entertainment-friendly
Birthdays, graduations, holidays, weddings, potlucks - you may be ready to celebrate good times with friends and family, but is your house ready?You may be adept at hosting successful dinner parties...
View ArticleStep counts could be worth cash
Like many people recently, I have bought a Fitbit and am now motivated to reach 10,000 steps a day (which, ahem, is not the same as saying I will always attain that goal). However, I'm not the only one...
View ArticleTrump's outreach to evangelicals didn't end with the election
By appointing advisers like Ben Carson and Betsy DeVos, Trump is signaling his ongoing interest in evangelical support.
View Article6 ways to find joy in Christmas after losing a loved one
There are ways to find joy in Christmas even as you mourn the loss of a loved one. These 6 ways may help you fill that hole in your heart.
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: New rules focus on fetal remains
Starting Dec. 19, Texas will require fetal remains after an abortion or miscarriage to be cremated or buried instead of disposed of in sanitary landfills.The controversial law, which met fierce...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Red Letter Christianity’ and the Bible
Tony Campolo and Shane Claiborne recently published an op-ed piece in the New York Times titled, "The Evangelicalism of Old White Men Is Dead." They write that evangelicalism (or at least its...
View ArticleIt's time to get over our fear of dietary fat
When it comes to dietary fat, what matters most is the type of fat you eat. Contrary to past advice to eat a low-fat diet - which unfortunately contributed to overconsumption of sugar and refined...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Rewarding changes
Not long ago I wrote about my observation of a preschool group in which a very pregnant mom and her not yet 3-year-old son were having some difficulty with separation. The little boy was not clinging...
View ArticleTake comfort in a warm bowl that tastes rich, but isn't
This soup is a dream come true - if, like me, you dream about things like soup. It has all the attributes that made a warm bowl of broccoli cheddar soup a comfort food classic in the first place: a...
View ArticleTips for buying or selling a house in the winter
Winter can be a particularly challenging time to buy or sell a house.If you've spent a year or more in Washington, you are familiar with the seasonal swings we experience - from sweltering heat and...
View ArticleThe surprising way teens talk about the parents they seem to ignore
When he was young, my son once asked me to end a phone call so that we could discuss what to do if a Tyrannosaurus rex walked up the street. I told him that we would go to the roof, which is too high...
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