I am pleased to announce my debut as a fiction author.
Read MoreI was reading an editorial in the Wall Street Journal (Tuesday, January 21, 2020 [A4]) by Gerald F. Seib, who writes for the Capital Journal, entitled For Many Voters, It Isn’t About the Economy. Mr. Seib boldly questioned the line spoken by James Carville in the 1992 presidential campaign by Bill Clinton when he said, “It’s the economy, stupid.” Over the years this blunt quote has been echoed by politicians on both sides.
Seib points out that despite the economic growth, Trump’s popularity in the country still lags behind. The editorial declares that the good economic news we are witnessing is not having the political effects the analysts expected. “Some of those benefiting most from the Trump economy reside in urban areas on the coasts. Yet their hatred of the president burns hot despite the economic benefits they feel.” Seib stated.
Read MoreThanksgiving is past and we are now focusing on the next holiday, Christmas. I found myself pondering if we have readied ourselves for the future holiday by grasping the philosophical and spiritual meaning of this recent holiday we just experienced? I suggest, that perhaps many have not immersed themselves in the true meaning of Thanksgiving and therefore we are ill-prepared for Christmas, the true meaning of Christmas.
Read MoreThe writings of C.S. Lewis left its 20th century mark on children’s fiction and Christian apologetics. After his conversion from atheist to Christian in midlife, his writings were profoundly thought provoking. I suggest it was his early childhood that molded his literary imagination and delight for a fictional escape from an outside world that was not to his liking.
Everyone has times when they believe this is the decision they must make or a direction they should take. They prayed about it, it is not contrary to Scripture or the laws or rules of man. Furthermore, they feel deeply that they want to do it. Often, it is that last feeling of desire that takes precedence and guides us. We reinforce that decision by the confirmation that we prayed and it does not violate Scripture or human laws or customs.
Read MoreYou might raise your eyebrows at this lesson. An omnipotent God does His own defending. However, I am talking about boldness in your actions and speech about fearlessly and unapologetically standing up as a Christian defending the honor and name of Christ.
Sam is normally a peace-loving dog. He wants to be friends with everyone. On occasion I have been asked by delivery people, first time guests, and meter readers, “Is he friendly?”
Read MoreEvery adult I know remembers their childhood excitement of Christmas. There was the daily count down in anticipation of the gifts. Will we get what we asked for, or maybe something better? I know, I know, I was sufficiently aware of the reason for the holiday. It was centered on baby Jesus’ birth. However, He was still just a baby and as such was unaware of what His entrance would have on people in the future. As a mature child, I was certain that Jesus would understand and would approve of my interest in gifts, as long as He was in first place.
Read MoreAlmost everyone I have ever known who is proud of his dog has extolled their pet’s intelligence. The only other creature that exceeds bragging rights of their dogs is grandchildren, if they are in that category.
Canine intelligence is measured by their ability to distinguish commands and words their human colleagues utter. It is reported that some dogs can identify or distinguish 165 words. That is the equivalent to a two-year old human child.
Read MoreLove is defined as a feeling of intense affection and warmth toward someone or something. Devotion is defined as a strong feeling of duty or loyalty to a cause.
Years ago I was waiting for an overseas flight from Chicago to England. I was deep in thought at what was before me; the presentation of a research paper that I had written at a scholars forum at Oxford University. I was feeling a little anxious about that event, but was drawn back to the current airport situation by hunger. I stood up to search for a quick meal in the terminal, then noticed a middle-aged businessman seating himself across from me.
Read MoreWhen I was first saved, I was walking on air for weeks. The ecstasy I experienced was beyond description. I could not get enough of Bible reading, church, prayer, and sharing my story. As time went by, the realities of daily living again took charge of my life, and the joy drifted away from me. Routines, even error-free routines, became a dull drum beat punctuated by occasional specks of laughter or smiles.
In talking to other Christians, I found that I was not alone in that narrative. However, it took my mixed Lab, Sam, to show me how life should be lived. For the first eight years of his life we lived in our small town, but our farm was within a six or seven minute drive.
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I have painted a theme picture for my blog as focusing on worldview, especially in fictional narratives. However, for my first blog, I will digress (and probably with future blogs too) because the spirit so moves me. In one sense it focuses on a worldview concept, the Christian Worldview.
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