Lessons the Rangers can take from three teams making the playoffs after major changes
NHL Playoffs Kick Off with New Faces The NHL playoffs are set to start this Saturday, and it’ll be interesting to see some fresh teams in the mix this year. By the time Sunday rolls around, four squads that missed the postseason last year—namely, the Sabers, Mammoths, Penguins, and Bruins—will have made the cut. Meanwhile, […]
Lessons for Christians from a high school musical
Recently, while attending a musical performance with my children and niece, I found my faith in humanity being restored, at least a little. The actors delivered their lines with such assurance and poise, the sets were stunning, and the orchestra played beautifully throughout the performance. From the beginning to the end, the children and I […]
A college teacher uses typewriters to prevent AI-generated assignments and impart important life lessons.
The scene evokes a nostalgic vibe, reminiscent of the 1950s, where students are busy with manual typewriters, the rhythmic clatter marking the end of each line. Grit Mathias Phelps, a German teacher at Cornell University, aims to give her students a hands-on experience of writing without digital tools once every semester. No screens, no online […]
Gosnell Has Passed Away, Yet the Worrying Lessons He Offers Should Endure
Earlier this week, it was reported that abortionist Kermit Gosnell has died. He was arrested and convicted in 2013 for crimes committed at his House of Horrors abortion clinic in Philadelphia, receiving a life sentence for killing infants both before and after they were born, exceeding Pennsylvania’s legal limits. I remember sitting right behind him […]
Cesar Chavez controversy shakes schools as educators abandon lessons
California Teachers Urged to Remove References to Cesar Chavez In a surprising turn, teachers in California are being prompted to revise or eliminate mentions of labor leader and alleged child rapist, Cesar Chavez, from their teaching materials. For years, he has been celebrated as a model of “honesty, courage, and determination,” even starting from kindergarten. […]
Lessons on Human Nature from Two Days of ‘Bed-Resting’
Reflections on Being Unwell I’ve been feeling under the weather lately. Honestly, in the last 48 hours, I’ve probably spent more time in bed than I have in three years. It’s been rough. Beyond the physical discomfort, there was this nagging sense of inadequacy. I attempted to keep up with work, but when the fever […]
Caring for each other: Lessons on community from the early Christians
The Bible conveys a clear message: Christians are called to have compassion for one another. It seems straightforward, doesn’t it? Essentially, it translates to “Love one another.” However, I wonder if it’s really as simple as it sounds. Practical guidance on how to live this out can seem elusive. Maybe a logical starting point is […]
Nets continue to discover valuable lessons amid ongoing losses
Nets’ Loss: Learning from Setbacks The Nets have two options when facing defeat. For one, they can look to their lottery standings, but that doesn’t necessarily guarantee a top draft pick or future success. Alternatively, they can reflect on the lessons learned from their recent string of losses. After Sunday’s disappointing 115-104 defeat to Atlanta, […]
Super Bowl-winning quarterback embraced life’s most important lessons
Sam Darnold’s Unlikely Triumph Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold hasn’t had a storybook career, but he certainly added a remarkable chapter this past Sunday. Maybe Darnold is now a Super Bowl champion because he embraced one of life’s toughest lessons: the importance of self-belief. Sometimes, it takes time for your moment to arrive—or it might […]
Lessons in unity from the Winter Olympics in Milan for a divided America
Lindsey Vonn Plans to Compete in Olympics Despite Injury Three-time Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn has expressed her intention to participate in the upcoming Winter Olympics, even after tearing her anterior cruciate ligament. Sports medicine expert Dr. Rick Lehman highlights her mental resilience and evaluates both her potential and the associated risks of her decision. With […]