James Moss
Where is the Christian voice? | Ott Observations
Recently there was a provocative editorial in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch written by Thomas Finan. He is a renowned history professor at Saint Louis University. Ever since his editorial, there…
Being all bougie | Mark’s Remarks
Both of my sons are currently living in big cities and we have traveled, of course, to visit them often. During these visits, we’ve seen a lot of neat…
Thomas and James | Mark’s Remarks
When I was in second grade, my teacher had a bookshelf lined with hardback biographies. They were borderline storybooks but had more of a chapter book feel, and because I…
But we’re a Christian nation | Ott Obervastions
Recently, U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-Illinois) texted that she was deeply troubled that a Sikh cleric led a prayer in Congress. She initially misidentified him as Muslim. I guess…
Changing of the guard | Mark’s Remarks
I am so grateful to be around people who are way smarter than I. I am equally grateful that there are mentally healthy friends, older than I am, who have…
You hurt my feelings | Mark’s Remarks
Have you ever been around someone who is so sensitive that you simply can’t avoid hurting their feelings? I talked to someone not long ago about this topic, and it…
Rating your favorite summer drink | For Your Health
By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center For something so simple, there can be something surprisingly enjoyable about a cold drink on a hot day. It can quench our…
‘If you can keep it’ | Ott Observations
Recently I read an editorial by Solomon Stevens, author of the book “Religion, Politics, and the Law.” In his view, representative democracy can be so frustrating it draws us to…