John Grisham’s “The Widow”: Fostering Empathy through Fiction

John Grisham's latest novel, "The Widow," is an excellent example of how fiction can foster empathy.

There’s No Retaking the Test of Life

An update on life, and a challenge to change your life, starting today.

Write Your Book

An encouragement to take some time writing your book today

Switched: A Novel — Prologue

The Prologue of my forthcoming novel, Switched.

Character Summaries

Can you summarize a character's life (or your own) in 140 characters or less?

An Orwellian Fable for Our Age

A few quick, relevant notes on George Orwell's "Animal Farm."

“Live in Love; find your true reward” Subscription Information

Today I discuss the various categories on this blog and offer a guide to subscribing, managing subscriptions, and selecting preferred content, ensuring a tailored reading experience.

Operation Anaconda and Church Leadership

Church leaders that isolate themselves from their people--especially in the name of "knowing more" than them-- ultimately put their people in danger.

Excerpt of Current Novel Project: Practical(ly) Theology

An excerpt of my current novel project, "Practical(ly) Theology." We're only in the first draft stages, so don't get too excited.

I’m Still Alive

An update and my goal for this site throughout the rest of 2024.