1440 minutes: Making the most of your time
Ephesians 5:15-17 “Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days...
Pride on the inside
This month, I’m attending my first LGBT Pride as an openly queer woman. It’s a strangely emotional experience.Until last year, I thought I was...
Two paintings and a big mistake
Luke 16:14-15 “Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, were listening to all these things and were scoffing at Him. And He said...
Ohio courts play important role for immigrant children
Starting in 2013, the United States has seen increased numbers of children fleeing Central and South American countries. Some enter the U.S. with family...
Grounds for complaint
Anyone who knows me fairly well, knows that I love coffee. It’s been my beverage of choice since I was 17 years old. I...
The New York Times is still getting the Bernie movement wrong
Before major news organizations pronounce someone dead, they ought to check the person’s pulse.Take, for example, a recent New York Times screed prematurely pronouncing...
The term ‘Whitewash’ is coming back
It seems to me that our American version of the English language is robust and resilient, that is, full of meaningful expressions and hardy...
Congress taking action to combat influx of fentanyl
Fentanyl, a synthetic form of heroin, has become the number one killer in Ohio’s opioid epidemic. Overdoses have overtaken car accidents and other forms...
Medical pot raises many questions
Medical marijuana will be legal in Ohio starting this September.While I support legalization — including for recreational use — I can’t help but wonder...
What the Pledge means
You know the Pledge of Allegiance, probably by heart. You may recite it only occasionally, or get the chance several times a week. Sometimes,...