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Knowing who we are in Jesus

When we look in the mirror, what do we see? Do we see a person who is tired, worn out, depressed or lonely?The world...

Tactics of ‘Fire and Fury’ author lend credence to ‘fake news’

The salacious new tell-all about President Trump by author Michael Wolff, “Fire and Fury,” is being quoted and, by some, embraced, despite Wolff’s own...

Bread machines: A great invention

Several years ago, bread machines were a popular addition to small kitchen appliances. I bought one of the first ones on the market —...

When Mother Nature came calling

I could feel a cold draft seeping through a big bay window behind me. A small electric heater was warming my toes. Someone else...

There are some things elves can’t make

For a number of years now, I have been the Santa Claus for many organizations in Clinton County. I see children of all ages...

Saying goodbye to old friends

The fireplace crackled as the large grandfather clock in our living room slowly ticked away the old year. The old clock began to strike...

Preventing winter illness with everyday wellness

Often times people begin to take vitamins and medicinal products only after they begin to fall ill, but studies show taking preventative steps towards...

Daddy can fix anything

It’s hard to believe that all those Christmas packages were being ripped open just a few short weeks ago.Christmas morning at the Rileys involves...

Buckeye Pathway guides policy

To stay on track toward a common goal of making Ohio a better and stronger state, the Ohio House Republican Caucus created the Buckeye...

When things break, I call for help

When our furnace broke last week — which happened during the coldest spell Ohio has seen since they started keeping official records of such...