Did you wear a WWJD bracelet in the 1990s? With its origins in sermons by the 15th century German-Dutch theologian Thomas à Kempis and the 19th century Baptist preacher Charles Spurgeon, and the 1896 novel In His Steps by Charles Sheldon, WWJD stands for “What would Jesus do?” The bracelets were introduced by a church […]

My thoughts and expressions in this article are grounded in my Christian belief that the Bible contains the Word of God and that He expects us to govern ourselves by electing good men and women to public office. ​​With that thought in mind, consider the recent “peaceful” transition of executive power and the mandate we, […]

Let me just say first thing.  You may think that Alice (me) has gone off her rocker, but I must share my opinions with the public readers of the newspapers that will print my editorial. First, I think that public tax dollars should go for public works: public schools; public technical and community colleges and […]

Recently, there has been some misunderstanding about the role of the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE). The USDOE does not control our local public schools. For example, the USDOE website states, “Education is primarily a State and local responsibility. It is States and communities, as well as public and private organizations of all kinds, that […]

A 2024 survey revealed 78% of U.S. adults enjoy eating the little Valentine “conversation hearts.” “Love you” is the most popular saying, with “Be Mine” and “Kiss Me” not far behind. Last year, Americans spent $25.8 billion dollars to express their love on Valentine’s Day, $1.8 billion of which bought the candy hearts! St. Valentine’s […]