Calling the American church out of the shallows and into the deeper waters of the faith
Yes, it is true that the United States will spend today remembering the assassination of JFK, and I suppose that this is appropriate. He was not a just a president but an iconic figure, and his death is a landmark moment in time. And yet, for me, today is the 50th anniversary of something much … Read More “Remembering Jack” »
Well, I knew it would be tough to hit my 20 pages a week goal this week, and I didn’t get there. However, I did manage to get 15 done, and I feel pretty good about that. Given the busyness, it wasn’t a bad job. What’s more, while I haven’t managed the 60 I would … Read More “Weekly Goal – Take 3” »
It’s time for my Midweek Recommendation, in which I commend to your attention books or music or movies or anything I find worth recommending. Go watch a high school football game. That’s my midweek recommendation. Now, I know some of you aren’t sports fans, so you can feel free to ignore this. For those of … Read More “High School Football” »
Well, it is the end of the second week since setting for myself the goal of 20 pages a week. And, for the second week, I ended up with two complete chapters, totaling 19 pages. So, while I technically fell short, I’m pretty pleased that in the last two weeks I’ve been able to crank … Read More “Weekly Goal – Take 2” »
In lieu of a ‘Sunday Reflection,’ I am taking a minute to update my progress on my current novel, The Colder Moon. The third book in my new series, The Wandering, it is due to my publisher at the end of December. I’ve been running a bit behind, but after a pretty good week last … Read More “Weekly Goal” »
It’s time for my Midweek Recommendation, in which I commend to your attention books or music or movies or anything I find worth recommending. I’m a big fan of ‘soundtrack’ music, in part because I’m a big fan of movies, and sometimes the music is an essential part of what I fall in love with. … Read More “Soundtrack Action” »
It’s time for my Sunday Reflection, in which I post some of my thoughts on almost any issue connected to writing, faith or life in general. One of the classic moments in Huck Finn comes when the two con men, the King and the Duke, attribute to Providence the opportunity to scam some trusting orphans. … Read More “Trusting to Providence” »
It’s time for my Midweek Recommendation, in which I commend to your attention books or music or movies or anything I find worth recommending. My midweek recommendation is simple: don’t tear your ACL. Yes, this isn’t my usual approach to the midweek recommendation, and it is meant as a semi-humorous way to inform any regular … Read More “Don’t Do This” »
It’s time for my Friday Fun post, in which I offer nothing more than perhaps an opportunity for some amusement. A month or so ago, for the Friday Fun post, I reflected on who I would cast if Hollywood were to make a remake of “Highlander,” and I asked for your suggestions too. I enjoyed … Read More “It’s a Wonderful Remake” »
It’s time for my Midweek Recommendation, in which I commend to your attention books or music or movies or anything I find worth recommending. I’m currently ensconced in a mini-Denzel Washington fest with my son. We’ve recently watched in “Courage Under Fire,” “Training Day” and “Man on Fire” in close proximity, and I’ve been struck … Read More “Denzel” »
