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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

If your doctor shows one of these red flags, it’s time to move on

The next time you head to your doctor's office, keep yours eyes open for these red flags that signal your practitioner may not have your best interests covered.

10 Unique Ideas for Projects to Do With Goodwill T-Shirts

A blog published by Goodwill Industries of Michiana dedicated to all things thrift shop, DIY, fashion and declutter

The Quest for Transgender Equality

Being transgender today is still unreasonably hard, but it is far from hopeless. This is the first in a series looking at the challenges ahead.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

Why Seniors Want Home Care

According to a recent study, 87% of seniors would prefer to age in place by remaining at home. But, why are the number of seniors in nursing homes and hospitals on the rise? Here are three reasons why seniors today want home care and aren’t always getting what they want.

I Live in a Tiny House—Here's What Most People Don't Know

More people are interested in living a bigger life by downsizing in a major way...but there are a few essential things they need to know.

The Most Overlooked Open House Preparations You Don't Want to Miss

TextPeople can be pretty divided when it comes to throwing an open house. Some people worry that the whole exercise wastes a Sunday afternoon and is more of a way for real estate agents to garner potential clients. On the other hand, an open house gets people through the door and allows them to experience the home, which gives them a better first impression versus seeing your listing online and taking a virtual tour. Whether or not you throw an open house…

5 Novels That Feature Unforgettable Houses

5 novels I've read (and loved) recently that feature memorable houses, including Kate Morton's "The Lake House."

6 Fictional Houses You Can Move Into

Most of us, at one point or another, have coveted a house that's not real. While most of us will never realize those real estate dreams, there are a lucky few who have. Here are a few fictional houses you can really move into.

How to Make Your Gingerbread House As Solid as a Real House

Gingerbread houses aren’t unlike real houses. Here’s how to make gingerbread houses that are as solid as real houses — plus decorating tips.

Travel The World And We'll Reveal What Hogwarts House You Belong To

16 Gorgeous Types Of Houses

Turning a house into a home is a process that takes time. But living in the right type of house is a great step in the right direction. There are a lot of options to choose from, whether you’re buying your first house or your fifth.Having an idea of what you’re looking for prior to starting th

Getting Active With Passive Houses

Homeowners and developers in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, on Long Island and in New Jersey are among the early tri-state adopters of "passive houses"--a type of "green" housing that is growing in popularity in Europe and is now reaching the U.S.

Houses Don’t Need To Breathe…

This tool to design your own tiny house is way too fun

Warning: If you like tiny houses, set aside the next half hour, because this is like crack.