Tag Archives: observations

On Writing

I was skimming through one of my writing groups the other day and noticed a disturbing trend. There were questions about story development, specific scenes and even questions asking for help to improve and develop writing skills. I’m sure they … Continue reading

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In Which Today’s To-Dos Become Ta-Dahs!

Today’s reflection is by Kat Griffith. I once heard about a school where every student was required to write, at the top of every page of work, the Latin initials meaning “For the Greater Glory of God.” I thought this … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Life

It’s time for this week’s Five Minute Friday. The prompt is LIFE. But first, if you haven’t been following FMF, it’s never too late to join us — every week or even just occasionally. It’s really a fun way to … Continue reading

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Instructions

Throughout my travels, I have noticed my grandchildren glued to the TV — generally watching YouTube videos of people playing video games. They weren’t playing the games themselves — just watching someone else play the game or build the town … Continue reading

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Bolton’s Bombshell

We’ve all seen the memes, “If you don’t like the weather in (fill in your location), just wait an hour …” That can be applied  to Washington  as well. It’s hard to keep up with the news these days. But … Continue reading

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Zombie Jesus: God Is Not Undead

I’m going to make a case the problem with church is a pandemic, not a localized infection. To do this I have to focus in and separate by discussing the role of Jesus as it has been forgotten, the undeath … Continue reading

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The Journey — Epilogue?

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned I had officially ended my late year journey. I’ve been keeping you posted with the blessings the Lord has given me in the three months of travel visiting with each of my children, … Continue reading

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Family … Family … Family…

I have been blessed. From my earliest recollection, I have had a wonderfully supportive family — even when I didn’t fully realize it at the time. As I grew, married, settled down {relatively speaking}, and raised children with my wife, … Continue reading

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Midweek Mirth

One of the misconceptions about being a Christian is non-Christians think we don’t know how to have fun or have a sense of humor. Trust me, if the Big Guy can have a sense of humor when it comes to … Continue reading

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Accountability

I need someone to hold me accountable for my personal writing. No. I need someone to manage my writing activity. No. I need a ringmaster to corral my thoughts. No. I need them all. There are a couple of facts … Continue reading

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