‘If . . . Then I’ll Be Happy!’

Psychologists tell us that our brains tend to miss-predict what will actually bring us happiness. We assume that if we achieve certain things in our life, ...

Comedian Russell Brand’s Fear of Atheism

On an episode of the podcast Under the Skin with Russell Brand, actor and comedian Russell Brand explained his fear of atheism:

My fear of atheism is, ...

The Deadly Social Media Sin of ‘Comparisonitis’

Envy: According to Moya Sarner at The Guardian this deadly sin is more present in our everyday lives than ever before, thanks to social media. ... She ...

Why We Become So Attached to Our Belongings

Our excessively materialistic culture has not gone unnoticed by researchers. Journalist and author Francine Russo offers a roundup of the primary research ...

Here’s How Winning the Lottery Makes You Miserable

If you win the Powerball jackpot, you may not be as lucky as you may think. Many winners befall the so-called curse of the lottery, with some squandering ...

White Powder in Cash Transaction Prompts Emergency Response

At a Cenex convenience store, seven people were taken to the hospital as a result of mysterious symptoms experienced by a cashier.

It started when one ...

Yale's Most Popular Class Ever: Happiness

The most popular course in the history of Yale University being offered is ““The Science of Well-Being.” Nearly one-fourth of Yale undergraduates ...

Advertisers Goal 'Get Children for Life'

Theologian Michael Horton notes that is not the church that is forming the minds of our children; it is the advertisers of famous products. Horton writes: ...

Max Lucado Temporarily Lost the Joy of the Lord

Author and Pastor Max Lucado reflected on his experience of losing the joy of the Lord to a spirit of gadgets and gauges. Lucado said:

For years I was ...

Long Tradition of Scientists Who Believe in the Resurrection

Dr. Ian Hutchinson, a professor of nuclear science and engineering at MIT, explains why he and his Christian colleagues at MIT believe in a literal, bodily, ...