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Just in the nick of time

There is one truth that I have learned throughout my life and ministry which has proven true time and again. That truth is simple:...

Do you choose to use the village?

I get a kick out of some of the signs I see. Sometimes they can send a mixed message that makes me chuckle.Take for...

Company of friends never grows old

Adventure on the high seas, a hand stuck inside a pop machine, seven-plus hours at the Indy 500 with tornadoes nearby, an attack of...

Trump and the war with media

It’s still difficult to comprehend that Donald Trump is president of the United States of America.Yes, I’m happy about it. And it’s not as...

Pat passes on piece of pie

Don Reid of the Statler Brothers recently wrote an article on Facebook about a game he and his family played at their Thanksgiving table...

The power of prayer

Baby boomers have a lot of memories in common.For one thing, I clearly recall Wednesday morning devotions at Germantown Elementary School. Area ministers would...

Public service career opportunity

It’s that time of the year again — the application period for the Legislative Service Commission Fellowship is open. The LSC Fellowship is an...

Consider these small-farm events

Many of you know that I coordinate Small Farm Programs throughout Ohio. Since 2005, we at Ohio State have tried addressing producer needs for...

For many, today’s a great day

It’s time to get over it and get on with it.With the inauguration of Donald Trump at hand as the 45th president of the...

Into the presence of the King

The other evening, we had our first small group meeting in our new home. There were people from all walks of life and from...