Pray for a clean environment

Everyone is doing it: Evangelicals, Episcopalians, Southern Baptists, Roman Catholics, Jews, Buddhists, and Muslims. Prayer in response to the oil spill has become a form of social action for creation. If you haven’t been invited to a prayer vigil in the last 100 days, maybe you haven’t checked your Facebook page or you don’t believe in having believers as friends. […]

Empty calories and digestion

What are empty calories? Empty calories refer to the amount of energy present in certain high-energy foods, which have low nutritional value. In such food products, the energy comes mainly from processed carbohydrates or fat, and sometimes even from ethanol. Typically, an empty calorie will contain the same amount of energy as normal calories, but it is poor in its […]

What Michael Phelps can teach teens

There is no debate about the amazing performance of swimmer Michael Phelps at the Beijing Olympics. Many people are in awe of the physical and personal strength that Michael Phelps has displayed in these 2008 Olympic Games. It’s not hard to see why Olympians like Phelps, winner of eight gold medals, and Usain Bolt, the Jamaican track and field record […]

How to make money your servant

Money is the best servant and the worst master. There is nothing more true than the previous statement. Money can be a servant to Mr. A and a master to Mr. B; it all depends on how we handle it and the perspective from which we see it. Money is meant to be controlled and used wisely. I often find […]

The 5 Best Stretching and Flexibility Devices

Most people do fine with basic stretching exercises that require nothing more than body position and gravity. You can still find tools that can be used to help you improve your flexibility. If using some devices you can stretch when you otherwise would not, it is worth investing in them. Here are some useful gadgets to invest in: An elastic […]

Cornhole Facts

Cornhole is a game that has been played for a long time. Although its popularity may have waned in recent years, it’s still one of the simplest yet very fun games of all time. This game is played by many people in different countries. Many people loved it as anyone could play it and it can be played in many […]