Self-improvement books have become a common sight, especially in recent years. There are entire sections in bookstores filled with titles such as “Leading with Passion,” “Unlocking the Secrets to Your Success” and “Soar Like an Eagle, Don’t Flock Like a Pidgeon.” Some of these books are based on psychology, neuroscience and a truthful understanding of…

The Vatican is famous for holding its cards close, a habit that has spawned a thousand conspiracy theories. As such, it is rare that the Vatican collaborates with outsiders. They made a rare exception for three time Academy Award nominee Wim Wenders and his film “Pope Francis – A Man of His Word.” The film…

Will Smith only joined Instagram this year, but he’s already making headlines with his posts. The actor and producer used the platform to express his faith in God, sharing it to his over 15 million followers. In the video message, Smith talks about an important lesson he learned after going skydiving. “Skydiving is a really…

Parenting has always been simultaneously the most rewarding and difficult job any human being can undertake. To see Hollywood tell it, though, parenting is either unrelenting angst or endless Kodak moments. FamilyLife’s new film, “Like Arrows,” seeks to correct that misperception and encourage parents or soon-to-be parents. Parenting, said Executive Producer Dennis Rainey, is “one…

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