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SCOTT DREYER: Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child

As adults, it is important to think of what messages we are giving the children in our lives about the meaning and celebration of Christmas. Ponder this: “Christmas Through the Eyes...

FRED FIRST: Birds of a Feather

We were invited to join some geologist-birder friends for an outing last week that would...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Mr. President, Just Shut The H*ll Up

Nick Reiner, 32, the cocaine addicted and schizophrenic son of famed Hollywood sitcom actor, prolific...

BOB BROWN: “A Multitude of the Heavenly Host”

For many years, the Hon. B. Waugh Crigler, a former federal magistrate, taught the Men’s...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Annex Ukraine Now

Steve Witkoff, acting as personal envoy for President Trump, first met with Russian President Vladimir Putin...

MELINDA MYERS: Include Gardening in Your New Year’s Resolution

The New Year is filled with resolutions that usually involve dieting and exercise.  Gardening is a great way to help accomplish those two resolutions,...

SERWAN ZANGANA: A Quick Look At Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is one of the psychiatric disorders that occurs in some people for many reasons. It can be caused by living...

DEVOTIONAL: What To Do When Your Christmas Isn’t Going To Plan

"I know the plans I have for you..."  --Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) It seems like Christmas nowadays requires endless planning: gifts, cards, budgeting, entertainment, expectations, meals,...

SCOTT DREYER: “Christmas Through The Eyes Of A Child”

"It's the most wonderful time of the year!" the carol tells us. But is it? The longer I live, the more I believe much of the...

SERWAN ZANGANA: Depending On Their Purpose, Books Can Be Healthy Or Harmful

The discussion of different types of books and the way they benefit humans can lead to long or even endless arguments. However, the effect...

MELINDA MYERS: Caring for Plants Overwintering Indoors

Gardeners are notorious for pushing the limits of their growing zones. Tropical plants, succulents, and other plants that are not hardy to the winter...