Have you ever heard someone say, “You’re just like your mother” or “You did better than so-and-so”? Whether we admit it or not, comparisons surround us—and we join in all the time. We compare how we look, how we perform at work, how we parent, even how we worship. The pull is strong. But here’s…

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Marijuana use in America has reached record highs, surpassing even alcohol consumption. Across the country, states have legalized cannabis for medical purposes, while others have pushed to legalize it for recreational use. But here’s the pressing question: is marijuana truly “medical,” or have we been misled by powerful lobbyists and profit-driven campaigns? Honestly, there is…

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The events of this past week have left me exhausted, emotional, and deeply concerned about the state of American culture. I know many of you feel the same way. And it really doesn’t matter where you fall on the political spectrum. Enough is enough. Moral collapse seems to be winning the day. In part, this…

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You’ve seen it in movies: a woman misses her boyfriend and clings to his hoodie or T-shirt, breathing in his scent like it’s a lifeline. That scene isn’t just Hollywood fluff. Science shows that smell has real power when it comes to attraction. One famous study put this to the test. Women smelled T-shirts worn…

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In August, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a law requiring mental health screenings for all public-school students in grades three through twelve. At first glance, this may sound like a good idea—after all, who wouldn’t want to identify a child who is depressed and in need of support? But is mandating school-based screenings really the…

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