A college in Minnesota is campaigning to curb the use of what proponents call offensive words—everything from retarded to phrases such as you guys.The More Than Words: Inclusive Language Campaign is the b...

Caroline Moss, a writer for Business Insider, says her high school alma mater almost has done away with school dances entirely. Why? The kids can't be bothered to attend; they're too busy texting each other."Ki...

A great deal of attention is paid to how entertainment impacts girls' body image; but movies, magazines and certain toys can have an unhealthy impact on boys, too.According to a new study published by JAMA Pedi...

Meat? Chocolate? Swearing? Giving up these sorts of things for Lent are so 20th century. These days, Christians fasting for Lent often are giving up something far more central to our day-to-day lives: technolog...

"May all of the gifts and benefits that come from God our Father and the Master, Jesus Christ, be yours!" (1 Cor. 1:2, The Message)When my son was younger, I coached in his basketball league. Back then, th...

Author's Note on Big Bible Words: Every once in awhile a pastor or teacher will use a big word to describe a biblical or theological concept. These words are usually at least three syllables and almost always e...

What Did the Son of God Really Look Like?Get downloadable PDF.Get downloadable PowerPoint presentation.About/DisclaimerWhat Happened:Son of God made more than $25 million during its first weekend in theaters...

This is a hilarious game that requires little setup. To prepare, write the names of dozens of sports on individual index cards. Sure, include the obvious ones such as football, baseball, and basketball; but mos...

This game will require one or two simple, but powerful magnets. Magnetic name tags, as well as magnet sets, would work. A thin sheet of cardboard also will be needed.Played much like the classical game of ...

As he dipped his fingers into a bowl of rice and beans, one of my students whined, "Why do you always have to mess with our food?"At the time he made this comment, this student, along with the rest of our missi...