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I dont' profess to be an expert in the field of religion or spirituality. I have been a catechist for years, and have always been actively involved in my church. That said, I still have a lot to learn. My work over the years with children has provided some of the most caluable life lessons anyone could ask for. In fact, my own children have taught me some things that some of the greatest...

I try to avoid being controversial, but for those who don't know me, seldom will I back away from something because it's too sensitive an issue. Some things just irritate me to the point where I have to write about them. In April of 2009, I published an article titled, Casey Anthony Must Die! Six months later, the presiding judge, Stan Strickland, called me to the bench to compliment my work for...

I have been ruminating about life and all her wonders, disappointments, fears, successes, failures, memories, happiness...oh and men. So, I have come up with some life questions for your own rumination (that word sounds like a debilitating disease, doesn’t it?). My answer options will differ from most which don’t give you squat in the way of explanation...here goes:...

SING OUT LOUISE- When I was little, I competed in dance competitions. Hair plastered to my head, three costumes changes and make up fit for a queen. My mother was unlike all the other mothers in my dance troupe. My mother was not a "stage-mother." I was 9 the first time one of these moms asked if I wanted Vaseline for my teeth, and rolled her eyes at me when I politely declined. One year, a mother...

Little Orphan Alkieby: Bill A. Gaspard, Recovery Coach, Biblical Counselor “God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.” Ephesians 1:5 It took Little Orphan Alkie (Al for short) over forty years to realize that he was adopted long ago. He didn’t live his life...

The biggest question I face as I write this article is, “how do I tactfully address such a sensitive, yet pertinent, topic?” There is no easy answer to this question and yet the ramifications of a controlling and overprotective style of parenting on the emotional growth of young men absolutely must be addressed. There are many reasons that mothers emotionally smother their sons: Fear...

CINCINNATI – Newlyweds Lynn Eckert and Richard Stelter have the classic love story: Girl meets boy, girl marries boy and they live happily ever after.But their story includes a nontraditional twist. Stelter, 71 and Eckert, 69, are widowers who met on an Internet dating site. Some of their first conversations were via e-mails and texts.The Cincinnati-area couple married June 25. They are among a...

There is an audio interview on Growing Bolder about a man who has a vinyl record store. Click...