Crystal Payne shares practical steps to simplify your Christmas, stay organized, and keep your focus on what really matters. She discusses the importance of budgeting, using cash, and making homemade gifts to stay within your means. Crystal also shares ideas for cooking ahead of time, hosting a special Christmas celebration with your family, and prioritizing meaningful activities during the holiday season. [... more]

The Kentucky meat shower of 1876 is a bizarre and fascinating story of raw meat falling from the sky in Bath County, Kentucky. Witnesses described flakes of beef, mutton, and venison, but scientists eventually explained it as a phenomenon caused by vultures regurgitating their stomach contents in flight, leaving behind a trail of half-digested meat. [... more]

Budgeting is a form of worship, allowing individuals to manage God's money with intentionality and generosity. By creating a plan to allocate resources, individuals can imitate God's generosity and bring about His will. This perspective on budgeting is rooted in scripture, with King David's example of creating a strategic budgeting plan for building God's temple. By tracking expenses and being mindful of God's provision, individuals can cultivate a sense of gratitude and stewardship, leading to a more resilient financial situation. [... more]

An updated COVID vaccine is now available, but some Americans remain reluctant to get vaccinated. Dr. John LaPook explores the growing number of vaccine hesitants. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton opens up about her life, love, and loss in a new book. Will Ferrell and his friend Harper Steele embark on a road trip to explore the country and themselves. Connie Chung reflects on her four-decade career as a trailblazing journalist. LL Cool J talks about his enduring career in hip hop and his new documentary. The history of the New York City Police Department is examined in a new podcast, Empire City. [... more]

God allows trials in our lives so we will grow up spiritually and become more like Jesus. Joseph's story shows how God can use our struggles to prepare us for something big and to bring glory to Himself. Suffering can be used to toughen us up and make us more resilient, and it can also bring us closer to God and give us the opportunity to share our faith with others. [... more]

As caregivers, we often must make decisions that benefit the whole unit, not just one person, while navigating feelings of fear, guilt, and obligation. Peter Rosenberger shares his insights on how to make good decisions and find hope in the midst of caregiving challenges, drawing on his personal experiences and biblical guidance. [... more]

As caregivers, it's essential to process our pain privately and share our healing journey publicly, focusing on the lessons learned and the professionals who helped us, rather than dwelling on the graphic details of our wounds. This approach allows us to grow, endure, and sustain ourselves, ultimately pointing others to Christ. [... more]

Victor Hovland's back-to-back wins on the PGA Tour have earned him a significant amount of money, but he says it won't change his life. Meanwhile, the NFL season is approaching, with several rookie quarterbacks set to make their debut, including CJ Stroud, Bryce Young, and Anthony Richardson. The college football season is also underway, with several high-profile teams competing in the early games. [... more]

Ryan Leaf, a former NFL quarterback, discusses his life after football, including his speaking engagements and his work with the DEA. He also talks to Pat Chun, the athletic director at Washington State University, about the current state of college football and the Pac-12 conference. Additionally, Ryan shares his concerns about the NFL's handling of concussions and racial bias in the concussion settlement. [... more]

Legendary broadcasters Maury Povich and Connie Chung reflect on their careers, discussing their experiences as trailblazers in television and their personal lives. Meanwhile, a writer explores the Marvel universe, a vast and interconnected narrative spanning thousands of comic books and decades of storytelling. [... more]

God allows trials in our lives to help us grow spiritually and mature into the kind of people He wants us to be. Through the story of Joseph, we see how God can use even the most difficult experiences to prepare us for something big and to bring glory to Himself. We also learn that suffering can be used to bring us closer to God and to make us more like Jesus. [... more]