Church membership numbers wax and wane. When people become less involved or stop attending altogether, it's easy to take it personally as a community leader. You may feel the need to analyze their reasons to see if there ...

Category: Religion Spirituality

One of the main goals of the church is to welcome people who are looking for a community with which to explore their faith. Many organizations are starting to recognize the importance of offering inclusion training for t ...

Category: Equal Rights Morality

If you have a garden of your own, you are likely aware of the importance of bees. Bees and other pollinators are vital for the sustainability of ecosystems that support clean air, worldwide food production and many other ...

Category: Uncategorized

A vacation is a great way to take a break from your work, church and community responsibilities. The beach is an iconic location for family trips, particularly in the summertime. No matter where you go, there are probabl ...

Category: Health and Wellness

Sending a child off to college is a big transition for parents, especially if they are doing it for the first time. Even parents who have degrees may return from summer orientation looking glassy-eyed and overwhelmed by ...

Category: School

The supposed free market is championed in many capitalist nations. Goods and services are bought for a certain amount of money, payable upon receipt. This seemingly simple exchange is the basic element that drives stock ...

Category: Politics

Reading to children early in their lives is very important. It's also vital that they learn those skills themselves when it is developmentally appropriate. The early hallmarks of literacy, such as letter and word recogni ...

Category: Aid

For many people of faith, church is a place of peace and escape from the troubles of the world. They want somewhere they can feel safe to ask questions and explore their faith with like-minded individuals. Worship servic ...

Category: Morality

Being a parent isn't easy. Should you only buy organic food? Do you let fussy babies self-soothe? Do you trust your young adult to handle all the paperwork for college admission? There are so many studies about the long- ...

Category: School

You probably like to think of your church as a place where people can come to have a safe haven from the world and all its troubles. They can wrestle with their faith, ask difficult questions and find like-minded others ...

Category: Aid Morality