by Hugo Bravo

Influenza, or the flu, is a highly contagious, virus based illness that develops in your respiratory system. Flu viruses spread by tiny droplets released when you cough, sneeze, or talk. These droplets travel and infect others through their mouth or nose. You can also catch the flu by touching an object that has the virus on it and then touching your nose or mouth; flu viruses can live on surfaces for up to 24 hours.

by Warren L. Maye

Her most recent book is Gimme Some Sugar: 90 Devotions to Sweeten Your Day in a Godly Way. Kozar’s family was always warm and affectionate, and in a brief introduction, she highlights the importance of expressing care for the ones you love—without prompting.

by Guest

In case you haven’t heard, Christmas is coming. We all love Christmas. The story is one we know so well, whether we hear about it sitting in the pew on a Sunday morning or listening to Linus in the classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. Could it be possible to know it too well?

by Guest

The world can be a noisy place. There’s always something going on, making the next sound, grabbing our attention. Street noise. Or the kids are talking, or the TV is on. How about those fancy rectangles in our pockets that help us make phone calls, surf the web, check social media, and play games? Noise happens all the time. Do you sleep at night with the TV on or music playing? We’ve gotten so used to the noise that we can’t even reach a restful state without it.

by Guest

In the Gospel of Mark, the Lord encounters a man possessed by a legion of demons. The story left me with mixed emotions. This man’s inability to be free of such spirits filled me with sadness and regret.

by Hugo Bravo

Pornography is all too easy to access. Our cellphones, with apps and web browsers, slip into our pockets or purses, ever at hand, while our internet-connected tablets and personal computers wait for us at home. These devices can retrieve online pornography in seconds, creating powerful temptation and a dangerous outlet.

by Hugo Bravo

Beat the heat and make healthy habits part of your summer routine with these 10 tips.

by Warren L. Maye

By becoming a foster parent, you can change a child’s life. By adopting that child, you can change your whole life too, like the author of Broken Pieces: Mending the Fragments Through Adoption, which gave me chills and provoked tears of pain and joy.