Murderer in Jester's Clothing
We've all done it: used sarcasm to offer a covert opinion of something. Instead of saying I don't like this presidential candidate, I...
Would You Rather?
Would you rather eat a Hershey’s milk chocolate candy bar or a Hershey’s bar with Almonds? Or how about a Hershey’s Cookies and Cream...
Do You Run Like You're Being Chased?
Imagine, if you will, two scenarios. In the first, a stereotypical murder-and-mayhem victim is fleeing down a dark alley. She may be...
The Fringes
What does the word “fringe” make you think of? Several years ago there was a TV show with that title, and the protagonists were...
See For Yourself
I’ve always considered myself to be an observant person. I notice details, like car color and make, placement of various décor, and...
My Sword, My Fortune, and My Life
Lloyd C. Douglas wrote several books at the turn of the last century that promoted Christianity. He was a devout Catholic and wanted to...
5 Ways to Build Friendships
When I was a young Christian, a had a wise mentor. Betty Granger was the mother of the young man who led me to Christ, and over the next...
Tell A Story
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been telling myself stories. I think the first full-fledged novel I ever wrote was more like a...
It's Not in Code
In his book How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking, Jordan Ellenberg refers to a group of rabbinical scholars who have...
Contentment and Joy
"You deserve better." It is not shouted at me from rooftops. It is whispered in my ear as I drift off to sleep, those susceptible moments...
