In the personal crisis of unemployment, libraries and librarians are first responders. Unlike the police, fire department, or Red Cross, the library does not visit the homes of the unemployed to offer services. It’s necessary to take some initiative. When you go to the library, here is what you can expect to find. Resources for Read More… »
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» The wrath of the God of love
The Bible says God is love (1 John 4:16). It also says that the wrath of God is revealed against all ungodliness (Romans 1:18). Wrath is not an impulse, but a settled habit of indignation. Can love and wrath possibly exist in the same person? How can even God himself have both love and wrath? Read More… »
» Some ways to go green at home
Going green does not have to involve huge sacrifices or large expenses. Some green ideas cost nothing at all, and some of the most expensive actually pay you back quickly. Several million people taking smaller steps will have more impact than a few thousands making drastic life-style changes.
» How aerobic exercise helps you
Aerobic exercise requires large muscle systems to undergo repetitive motion over a period of time. The harder muscles work, the more energy they need, which oxygen in the blood provides. As your heart beats faster, your capillaries widen in order for the blood to carry more oxygen. Increased oxygen comes from breathing more deeply. “Aerobic” Read More… »
» Willie Colón: salsa music and Latino pride
Willie Colón, a leading salsa trombonist born in New York in 1950, seems to have a greater reputation in Latin America than the US. His South Bronx neighborhood included Hispanic immigrants from many Latin American countries.. Their different musical traditions began to blend together there, and “salsa” (Spanish for “sauce”) most properly applies to that Read More… »
» Diet tips for losing weight
We have an entire industry devoted to helping people lose weight. Numerous weight loss plans oblige clients to obtain pre-cooked meals from them. “Diet” usually means a list of foods you have to eat and another that you’re not allowed. When people lose weight, they gain it all back too often. There has to be Read More… »
» Moses, the burning bush, and the living God
Exodus 3 tells about how God called Moses at the burning bush. The well-known story explains a lot about the importance of both God’s presence and his calling of individuals. The Hebrew people had suffered slavery for 400 years. Why would a loving God tolerate ill-treatment to last so long? Part of the answer is Read More… »
» Going green at home: reducing your environmental impact
Sustainability means to protect both the environment and the economy with prudent use of natural resources and technology. It does not call for more federal intrusion or major social disruption. While reasonable federal initiatives can definitely assist sustainability, they seem unlikely in the current partisan atmosphere. The general public doesn’t need to wait for the Read More… »
» The blind man of Bethsaida: why it makes sense to trust Jesus
Jesus had no usual method of healing, but in many ways his healing of the blind man of Bethsaida is downright odd. First, Jesus seemed unwilling to act until the man’s friends begged him. Second, once he agreed to restore the man’s sight, he led him out of town first. Third, he spit on the Read More… »
» Why do good people suffer?
If God is just, why do good people suffer? If God is love, why does anyone suffer? The obvious answer, which appears three times in the Bible, that not a single one of us is righteous (good), does not go over well. But before you get offended, take two things into account:there truly are no Read More… »