Books You Should Read for Banned Books Week
Some authors believe that getting on the Banned Book List is a great way to increase publicity about controversial topics. One of the most hotly debated topics over the years has been LGBT rights and information. Here a ...
Category: Holidays and Observances, Politics, school
Sacred Places in Arizona
Arizona was the last of the contiguous states to join the Union. Statehood was achieved on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1912. One quarter of the state is Indian reservations. The largest Native American tribe in A ...
Category: Spirituality
Practicing Hospitality When Circumstances Make It Difficult
In the Epistle to the Romans, Paul talks about salvation. Romans is often considered to be Paul’s magnum opus. Martin Luther considered the book of Romans to be the most important and purest Gospel. One of the key ...
Category: Biblical Interpretation
Cultural and Spiritual Centers in Phoenix
In 2017, Phoenix was ranked as the 5th most populous city in the United States. It’s also the only state capital with a population of more than a million, although Austin is very close at 950,000+. Most people cons ...
Category: Spirituality
Celebrating Native American Girl Power in Books, Part 2
Need more inspiration for reading about Native American culture? Here are seven more books that will delight readers of all genders. Some are about the myths and legends of the Native American people and others are conte ...
Category: school
Celebrating Native American Girl Power in Books
Albert Einstein said, “Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school.” Giving kids a look at history through the eyes of people who were there can help them retain the info ...
Category: school
Be Kind to Yourself
September is back-to-school month. Parents everywhere are jumping up and down that kids can get back to a routine. About one month in, those same parents may be looking back at summer and remembering the lazy, carefree d ...
Category: Health and Wellness, school
Information for Suicide Prevention Month
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. On average, there are about 123 suicides per day. Consider that AFSP estimates there are 25 attempts for ...
Category: Health and Wellness, Science
You Are What You Watch
Researchers with the London School of Economics (LSE) conducted an experiment with 487 adults aged 18 to 49. Participants were asked about the shows they watched, magazines they read and their attitudes about welfare and ...
Category: Morality, Science, Technology
Historical Churches in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin. It’s not the biggest city in the state; that honor goes to Milwaukee. But Madison has something that Milwaukee doesn’t — the University of Wisconsin. Madison has bee ...
Category: Religion