Culturally Sensitive Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. There are hundreds of resources available for victims of domestic violence. Online, you can go to Thehotline.org. Locally, practically every community has a crisis c ...
Category: Health and Wellness, Holidays and Observances
4 Stories Behind Hymns That Increase Your Understanding of the Lyrics
The stories behind the music can often make the words come alive. Many people believe that the traditional Christian hymns are outdated. Some are, while others still have beautiful sentiment. Here are a few stories behin ...
Category: Religion
Harvard Study Relates Well-Being With Religious Upbringing
If you’ve ever tried taking sullen, grumpy kids who don’t want to go to church or synagogue, you’re not alone. Over the past few decades, it’s been argued whether kids should attend religious serv ...
Tips for Teaching Your Kids To Be Peacemakers
In any relationship, conflict is inevitable. Husbands and wives disagree over how to handle money. Kids argue over toys. In churches, members can’t decide how to remodel the sanctuary. When conflict isn’t dea ...
Category: Morality
7 Great Places to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. If you’re looking for a great place to learn more about how Latin American immigrants shaped the fabric of the United States, check out one of th ...
Category: Holidays and Observances
Songs To Take You Into Fall
Butternut squash, beautifully colored leaves and football games are just a few of the best things about fall. Pumpkin-spice-latte season is always greatly anticipated by coffee lovers. It’s time to update your play ...
Category: Environment, Holidays and Observances
Pew Research Categorizes Religious Typology
Religious denominations are just one way that Americans classify themselves. The differences between denominations might be huge. It’s hard to imagine Muslims finding much common ground with Catholics when you look ...
Category: Religion, Science, Spirituality
Historic Churches in the Bold New City of the South
The tragic deaths that occurred at a Jacksonville, FL video-game tournament last month, shocked the country. It’s always heartbreaking to see anyone die, especially under such horrible circumstances. In addition to ...
Category: Religion
Lifestyles of the Rich and Religious
Should deep religious principles require believers to shun material wealth? Can a spiritual practice built on principles of fundamental faith in the future and respect for all creatures sustain changes in lifestyles th ...
Category: Religion
Carson City’s Places of Faith and Culture
Ask anyone for the first city that comes to mind when Nevada is mentioned, and you’ll probably get the answers Las Vegas, Reno or Lake Tahoe. Ask someone what the capital of Nevada is, and you may get the same answ ...
Category: Religion