Thomas Jefferson’s “original Rough draught,” or rough draft, of the Declaration of Independence, written in June 1776, includes dozens of…
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The "Bermuda Triangle" of the holidays, and how I stay strong
For many people with eating disorders, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are often referred to as “the Bermuda Triangle.” Food is…
Read MoreUniversity of Missouri, Yale student protests: Are ‘safe spaces’ to blame?
Late last spring, college students at top schools across the country were busy furnishing rooms on campus with coloring books,…
Read MoreWho buys this stuff? The sorry state of girls’ Halloween costumes
I have a ten year old daughter who is also very tall — the tallest kid in her fourth grade…
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Christians, Martin Luther King and race: What we must do now
Armed with a handful of warmed-over sermons and big dreams to grow a small church, the newly ordained Rev. Dr.…
Read MoreWhat my mother’s last twelve hours could teach America
Do you believe in miracles? Do you believe in the Republican Party? Do you want to change the direction of…
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How Vietnam, and the sacrifices made by our veterans, became personal for me
Now it’s personal. Vietnam, I mean. The Americans who were there. First, they’re older than I expected. That was jarring.…
Read MoreGroup protests ‘illegal’ display of Easter crosses in Ohio village
COLUMBUS – A group advocating the separation of church and state is protesting a pair of crosses displayed for Easter…
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Why you should ‘shrink the gap’ between your opinion and God’s
One of my favorite people on the planet suffers from a confidence deficit. It’s heartbreaking. We have many mutual friends,…
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The case for year-round generosity
Have you ever met an angry, bitter, and always-frustrated generous person? Someone who gives freely to others, but is a…
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