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Space Heaters, French Presses, Nursing Pillows: Recalls Families Should Check
Federal regulators announced recalls of Dreo space heaters, 5.9 million Bodum French presses and PILLANI nursing pillows. Here is how to tell…
Neglected But Undefeated: What Jonathan Anthony Burkett’s Memoir Title Means
A feature about Upstormed News founder Jonathan Anthony Burkett and his memoir, Neglected But Undefeated, which traces a childhood without a mother’s…
When Galloping Gertie Fell: The Tacoma Narrows Bridge and the Gift of Failure
On the morning of November 7, 1940, a brand-new bridge in Washington State began to twist in the wind like a ribbon.…
“Maxxing” Is the Word of the Year. Here’s What Your Family Can Maxx Instead
If you have heard a teenager say they are “sleepmaxxing” or “gymmaxxing” lately and wondered what on earth that means, you are…
Mighty Man of Valour? What Gideon Teaches Us When We Feel Too Small
Some Bible heroes step onto the page already brave. Gideon did not. When we first meet him in Judges chapter 6, he…
Chris Pratt’s “Way of the Warrior Kid”: A Parents’ Guide Before It Streams Nov. 25
Just in time for Thanksgiving week, Chris Pratt is starring in a new family drama about a bullied boy, a wounded uncle…
Before Black Friday: 5 Habits to Protect Your Family From Holiday Shopping Scams
The holiday shopping season is already knocking. Black Friday falls on November 27 this year, Cyber Monday follows on November 30, and…
Turn It Down a Notch: Simple Ways to Protect Your Family’s Hearing This Season
Think about the sounds that make a home feel like home. A child laughing in the next room. A grandmother’s voice on…
AI Chatbots Can’t Pretend to Be Human With Kids in New York. What Families Can Learn
This week one of the biggest stories in technology was not a new gadget. It was a new set of rules about…
The Gift of Grandparents: A Lesson From Jonathan Anthony Burkett’s Early Years
When people hear Jonathan Anthony Burkett’s story, they usually remember the storms first. His memoir, Neglected But Undefeated: The Life Of A…
Save a Pot of Oil: What the Widow’s Empty Jars Teach Us About God’s Provision
Some of the most powerful stories in the Bible are also some of the shortest. Tucked into 2 Kings chapter 4 is…
The Shared Thanksgiving Table: Hosting on a Budget Without Doing It All Alone
Thanksgiving is just over three weeks away. For whoever is hosting this year, that can bring a mix of joy and quiet…
Fifteen Minutes Outside: How Time in Nature Can Lift Your Family’s Spirits
When the days get shorter and the weather turns cool, it is tempting to stay indoors from the school run to bedtime.…
“Offer Boys Something Better”: What a New Lancet Paper Means for Families
If you have a son, grandson, nephew or young man in your church, this week’s biggest conversation in health and culture is…
Shut In and Remembered: What Noah Teaches Us About Waiting Out the Storm
Most of us learned the story of Noah as children. We remember the animals marching two by two, the giant boat and…
A Calmer Family Morning: A Simple Routine From Bedtime to the Front Door
One missing shoe. A permission slip nobody signed. Cereal on the floor, a toddler in tears and a parent calling up the…
Tired Eyes, Busy Screens: Simple Eye Habits for the Whole Family
Homework on a laptop. A video call with Grandma. A recipe on a tablet, a group chat on a phone, a show…
Real Over Rendered: What Etsy’s AI Crackdown Teaches Families About Trust
Ever ordered a “hand-knit” blanket that looked perfect online and arrived looking nothing like the picture? This week, one of the world’s…
He Cried the More: What Blind Bartimaeus Teaches Us About Not Giving Up on Prayer
Some prayers are whispered once and answered quickly. Others feel like shouting into the wind. If you have ever kept praying while…
When the Holidays Hurt: How to Walk Beside a Grieving Friend This Season
The holidays are almost here. Stores are filling with lights, calendars are filling with gatherings, and many of us are already thinking…
The Overlooked Nutrient: Simple Ways to Help Your Family Eat More Fiber
Some of the best health news of the year is hiding in a bowl of oatmeal, a pot of beans and a…
One Last Season: The Never-Give-Up Dig That Found King Tut’s Tomb
This coming Wednesday, November 4, marks 104 years since one of the most exciting moments in the history of archaeology. On that…
For Such a Time as This: What Esther Teaches Us About Courage and Purpose
Have you ever wondered why you ended up where you are? The family you were born into, the job you hold, the…
Ready Before the Storm: A Simple Family Emergency Plan and Go-Bag Checklist
Nobody likes to imagine the power going out for days, a wildfire warning at midnight, or floodwater creeping up the street. But…