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DO NOT CONFORM TO THIS WORLD
My Daily Reflection Thursday, October 15, 2026 Romans 12:1–2 DO NOT CONFORM TO THIS WORLD Are we allowing our politics to shape our faith—or our
When Truth Costs You Everything
SAINT OF THE WEEK: LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE SAINTS St. John Henry Newman October 9, 2026 The Courage to Follow Truth When It Costs You
THE AFFORDABILITY PITCH: PROMISES VS. REALITY
Every election cycle, politicians promise to make life more affordable. But here’s the question every American should ask: How much has Washington helped create the
TEXAS, HAS COMMON SENSE LEFT THE RANCH?
When quoting the Bible becomes twisting the Bible? I never thought I’d see the day when I’d be questioning the common sense of Texans. I
AMY ACTON’S RECORD: IS THERE A PATTERN? YOU DECIDE.
Should a political candidate’s personal decisions matter when evaluating their judgment and character? I believe they deserve scrutiny, but they also deserve context. I began
Conviction Without Contempt
My Daily Reflection September 17, 2026 1 Corinthians 15:1–11 • Psalm 118 • Luke 7:36–50 Posting about difficult issues taught me something I wasn’t expecting:
They Called Him a Drunkard
My Daily Reflection September 16, 2026 1 Corinthians 12:31–13:13 • Psalm 33 • Luke 7:31–35 Imagine hearing people say this about Jesus: “Look at him,
The Two Sides of the Cross: Judgment and Mercy
My Daily Reflection Monday, September 14, 2026 Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Numbers 21:4b–9 • Psalm 78 • Philippians 2:6–11 • John
Ohio’s Education Problem Isn’t Politics or Money. It’s Execution.
The Lesson The evidence does not clearly favor Republicans or Democrats. And it does not point toward spending levels alone. That does not mean money
Ohio became very good at changing education. But did our children actually learn more?
Ohio changed almost everything about education over the last 15 years. There’s just one problem: our students aren’t performing better because of it. Ohio’s decline
New Wine Must Be Poured Into Fresh Wineskins
My Daily Reflection Friday, September 4, 2026 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 • Psalm 37 • Luke 5:33–39 What if the problem isn’t Christ’s teaching, but the
The Leaders Who Didn’t Want the Job
What Saint Gregory the Great and George Washington teach us about ambition, duty, and servant leadership Today, September 3, the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Gregory
STOP STARING AT EMPTY NETS
My Daily Reflection Thursday, September 3, 2026 1 Corinthians 3:18–23 • Psalm 24 • Luke 5:1–11 Stop Staring at Empty Nets — Duc in Altum Today’s
Ohio’s U.S. Senate Race: Look at the Record
Ohio voters will choose between Jon Husted and Sherrod Brown in the 2026 U.S. Senate election. The two candidates have significantly different records on several
Who Raises Your Child: You or the Government?
Perhaps it’s time to build a wall. Not to keep people out of California, but to keep some of California’s policies from spreading across America.
GOD CAUSED THE GROWTH
My Daily Reflection Wednesday, September 2, 2026 1 Corinthians 3:1–9 • Psalm 33 • Luke 4:38–44 “God caused the growth.” — 1 Corinthians 3:6 Yesterday,
HAVING THE MIND OF CHRIST
My Daily Reflection for Tuesday, September 1, 2026 1 Corinthians 2:10b–16 • Psalm 145 • Luke 4:31–37 “But we have the mind of Christ.” (1
Amy Acton’s COVID Resignation: Leadership Under Pressure Matters
Dr. Amy Acton’s tenure as Director of the Ohio Department of Health is frequently presented as the centerpiece of her executive experience. That makes the
Saint Monica: When Leadership Means Playing the Long Game
Modern leadership rewards speed. Quarterly results. Strategic initiatives. Performance metrics. Immediate outcomes. Yet some of the most important leadership investments take years to bear fruit.
Acton vs. Ramaswamy: Two Very Different Visions for Ohio’s Economy
Which approach is more likely to bring investment, innovation, and the jobs of the future to Ohio? As I continue comparing the candidates for Governor
