A New Realization

By Melody Vanosdol God is always faithful. I’m still working on it. Black Friday, 2023 was a major turning point in my marriage. My daughter and her family were visiting. I didn’t understand why, but my husband was in my face and cursing at me. I was...

I Didn’t Realize It Then

By Melody Vanosdol God is always faithful. I’m still working on it. I remember well the first time my husband swung at my head.  I only had two grandchildren at that time.  They were 3 and 6, sitting in the back of the car at McDonald’s. My husband and I...

An Invisible Enemy

By RaeLynn DeAngelis A few days ago, I looked out the sliding glass doors of our home and noticed a teenaged boy exercising. It caught my attention because of the strange location he had chosen to exercise. He wasn’t in yard. He was in a greenspace by the road....

Peace in the Storm

Alli Bucher Spring is making its way back to Cincinnati, and if I’ve learned anything, it’s that spring is never a solo traveler. Her travel companions will undoubtedly include budding flowers, rising temperatures, and steady rainfall. They’ll all arrive sloppily,...

If God…

By Melody Vanosdol God is always faithful. I’m still working on it. I have taught in juvenile detention for 22 years now. I know; I’m crazy. God led me to this career when I was still prodigal. But there was one day, one defining moment, when I REALLY got...

It’s All About the Choice

By Tanya Jolliffe As a registered dietitian and certified integrative mental health professional, I help people develop a healthier relationship with food. In many conversations with my clients, the focus shifts to decision-making and the power of choices. The...