Many people have had their loftiest dreams crushed by this heartless life. There are countless books and blogs about how to deal with that kind of trauma. Then some achieve dreams to find they feel…
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A wonder in a circle swirls,
A mitochondrial caper,
A picture of perfection,
Deep inside its Maker.
Recently I came across a line from that master of paradoxes (and of Christmas essays), G.K. Chesterton. “It is no controversial point against the Christians that they felt they could take up and continue such…
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As an author, I love it when several apparently unrelated things come together to create an epic tale! Fatal Fogs is a wild ride, and additionally fun because I drew sketches for each chapter –…
Leave a CommentRecently I had a fun Facebook live interview with Samuel Harris of Fractured Fiction – and fellow local author! We got to discuss my books (especially the Tangled Eons and time travel), reading, writing tips,…
Leave a CommentI had a fun podcast interview with Brendan Howard, who found me when searching for veterinary books. I enjoyed chatting about not only vet medicine and Christianity, but my personal Christian journey as well. Listen…
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This culture is so pervasive in wickedness that it regularly chews up and mangles deluded souls. Why does this not upset us more?
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Life is an emergency. This passage reminds us of the urgency and seriousness of living. Life is urgent because it’s short, and we have only a finite amount of time to bring God glory in…
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The greatest works attract the wickedest opposition. And there are few works greater in this life than building and protecting your family. Facing opposition. The families of Israel in Nehemiah’s day faced scoffing from other…
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Nehemiah calls his people to fight for their families. The Hebrew word (pronounced Iaw-kham) means to wage war. This brings to mind the third commandment of chivalry, which calls us to become selfless defenders, especially…
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