Blog Update It’s been a big year for my writing. I won an essay contest on C.S. Lewis’ Narnia which resulted in my first published essay on Mere Orthodoxy. I have an article on the communication concept known as mitigated speech awaiting printed publication in a leading firefighter trade journal. And, I am in the... Continue Reading →
My Top 5 Non-Fiction Books of 2021
Another year of reading down, which means that it is time for my (and every other blogger out there's) short list of top books read during this last year. Perhaps some people view these types of lists as a mere vanity show. A ‘Look at me! Look at me!’ mini competition within the blogosphere. And... Continue Reading →
A Taste of My Fiction: The Dehumanizing Effect of Sexual Fantasy
The majority of my blog posts are non-fiction, with the occasional poem thrown in from time to time, but I rarely exhibit any of my fiction. I’ve completed one work of fiction and have been trying to gain some traction with another one, with little success (I’m hoping this post might spur me on a... Continue Reading →
Division, Unity, and Pride in the Church
If there is one thing Protestants are great at, it’s dividing. I mean, we were literally born from division and we only exist as long as division within Christendom remains an unfortunate reality, we should all long for the day when there is nothing left to protest. Clearly, as I remain a committed Protestant, I... Continue Reading →
Brief Blog Update
To my faithful readers, I just wanted to let you know that my blog posts will be slowing down over the next three months and then revving back up closer to summer. I am finishing editing on my first novel and also working on a non-fiction and will then be pursuing publishing on both of... Continue Reading →
C.S. Lewis and Faith Deconstruction
Over the last few years there has been a growing movement that encourages Christians to deconstruct their faith, essentially with the process not allowing for one wall of belief to stand tall and to be sure that not even that stubborn foundation of belief remains! Only at that point can the “Christian” (perhaps De-Christian would... Continue Reading →