What We Read This Week


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Each week, we bring you interesting stories from around the web. Here’s what caught our eye this week!


LIVING

Canada’s most famous groundhog says spring is coming soon

Wiarton Willie has spoken! Canada’s most famous groundhog did not see his shadow this morning, which means an early spring is in store. The world awaited Willie’s prediction eagerly to see which of his fellow groundhog prognosticators he would agree with. Earlier today, Punxsutawney Phil of Pennsylvania predicted a long winter, while Shubenacadie Sam of Nova Scotia called for early spring. Now the vote is two to one, so warmer weather could be on its way…Read Full Article

From treehugger


HEALTH

If Something Makes You Feel Better, Is It Medicine?

“My approach is that if something makes you feel better, without any harm, then it counts as medicine,” she says. “If something as simple and natural as a salt lamp makes people feel better, why not try it?”…Read Full Article

From good


ENVIRONMENT

The secret lives of cows, chickens and pigs

What really happens on farms today? Many urbanites believe the worst. The writer heads into the countryside to see if the stereotypes are true…Read Full Article

From ucobserver


CHRISTIANITY

Division is Not Always a Scandal

Not every Christian is celebrating the Reformation’s anniversary this year. It’s not just Catholics who have reservations; many Protestants do as well. Our enthusiasm for the Reformation’s emphasis on Scripture as the highest and final authority does not mean we can ignore how Scripture repeatedly decries division in the church….Read Full Article

From Christianity Today


SCIENCE

Does the Sound of Noisy Eating Drive You Mad? Here’s Why-

If you’ve ever been tempted to confront someone slurping their soup in a restaurant, or if a person breathing loudly next to you in the movie theater is enough to make your blood boil, then you’re not alone: You’re one of many people suffering from a genuine brain abnormality called misophonia…Read Full Article

From Time


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Categories: Christianity, environment, Health, science

Author:Wood Lake Publishing

At Wood Lake Publishing we are passionate about supporting and encouraging an emerging form of Christianity, which is rooted in ancient wisdom and attentive to the movement of spirit in our day. Visit us online at woodlakebooks.com

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