Two years after first publishing The Bonny Lane Club, I found myself in the cafeteria at my old college. Much of the structure remained the same from my days as a student. I stood and envisioned myself as a college sophomore, sitting among the other football players at long plain tables, now replaced with fancy modern … Continue reading Epilogue: After Bonny Lane
Frontline Soldiers Ask Different Questions
I sat in a circle of 15 students, Bible in-hand. It was a sports team Bible study at a local secular college. The event was advertised as an "ask anything" or "stump the pastor" night. The Bible study leader said that his teammates were eager to finally have some of their aching questions answered. Before … Continue reading Frontline Soldiers Ask Different Questions
The Danger of Deferring to Counselors
Let's imagine a situation... One day you're at Bible study. The lesson is great. You're learning more about God and thankful for a group that values biblical interpretation and solid theology. As time wraps up, you move on to prayer requests. Typical things are shared: prayers for family, non-Christian friends, etc. Then, someone decides to … Continue reading The Danger of Deferring to Counselors
Battle Temptation by Making Your Bed
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”
