I don't often listen to motivational speeches or read self-help books. I think they're tiresome and a little cheesy. Then again, I'm not much of a "rah-rah" kind of guy. But there's one oft-repeated piece of advice that I find fascinating: "Make your bed in the morning." It's interesting that such a mundane task is … Continue reading Battle Temptation by Making Your Bed
Short Story Preview: “I AM ADAM”
I am Adam. I am Man. Those created by another’s hands have destroyed themselves with their own. Existence is young, but has already lost its substance. I have seen the seasons change almost one-thousand times, but I would trade it all for just one day in paradise – where it all began. That place was … Continue reading Short Story Preview: “I AM ADAM”
“To Whom Shall We Go?”: The Grass of Deconstruction Isn’t Greener
Every year, the scene is the same: A student sits across from me in my office, shakes his or her head, and lets out a telling sigh of despair. "I'm just not sure what to believe any more." Anger stirs in my heart as I think about the people who have misled the young man … Continue reading “To Whom Shall We Go?”: The Grass of Deconstruction Isn’t Greener
Dear Christians: Wake Up to the Awakening
We may be at the beginning stages of a new Great Awakening. Do you see it? The phrase "Great Awakening" carries some historical baggage. History nerds like myself will remember learning about the large crowds that gathered to hear itinerant preachers during the 18th century. Men like George Whitefield were considered international celebrities and preached … Continue reading Dear Christians: Wake Up to the Awakening
Short Story Preview: “The Creatures of Aletheia”
John Freeman splashed water on his face and looked in the mirror. His handsome features and confident eyes glared back. On this day, it served as more than a simple routine. It was a reality-check. He wasn’t in a dream. No, this was real. John threw on a button-down shirt and tucked it into his … Continue reading Short Story Preview: “The Creatures of Aletheia”
