A Word Fitly Spoken
– Proverbs 25:11
My blog, which I attempt to update weekly. As Proverbs 25 says, a word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver, and my goal is to use my writing to further God’s Kingdom. I hope some of my thoughts will bless you. Click the title to learn more.
The Legends of Àea
“Fantasy remains a human right: we make in our measure and in our derivative mode, because we are made: and not only made, but made in the image and likeness of a Maker.”
-J.R.R. Tolkien
My life’s work, a fantasy series set in a world of mystery, wonder, and danger. Click the title to learn more.
Latest Blog Posts
-
The God of the Dead
Physical death is a reality for us all, but how does God view death? Not like we do, certainly. Read more
-
Man’s Problem with Christ’s Atonement
As next week is Resurrection Sunday, that we also call Easter, I think we should go address an uncomfortable issue that is fundamental to why so many turn to other religions and away from the… Read more
-
A Lesson in the Lesser of Two Evils (from Joseph Stalin)
Christians have ideas about Donald Trump, but are they God’s ideas? Where did we go wrong, that we cannot see the difference between a lesser evil, and a good? Read more
-
The Pursuit of Happiness
The distinction between happiness and joy is often debated, but in Biblical context, they are closely related. Both refer to emotional well-being and contentment. The key is to have self-control over our emotions, allowing us… Read more
-
The Art of Submission
Surrender is essential to the Believer, but even more critical to those who have not received Christ, because without surrender, we are still at odds with God, holding onto our own perceived righteousness and rejecting… Read more
-
Stirred Up
We gradually lose our fervor, our zeal, our dedication to the Lord. The cares of life work over time to wear us down. That’s why we need to be stirred up. Read more
-
Newness of Life
Newness is something we crave, but it needs routine. Bright colors are only stark when contrasted with a uniform background, and we need both in our lives. Read more
-
Christmas is About God, In the Flesh
This past weekend I attended a church as a guest and as I was listening, the pastor made a statement that piqued my interest. He asked if we realized that there was right now in… Read more
-
Having Done All
There are many things in this life that can be understood easily enough with head knowledge. You read a book, see a documentary, speak to someone who has experienced something, and that is enough. However,… Read more
-
The Human Longing for Children (Why it’s a Good Thing)
The world has been telling men and women not to have children for decades, but most people still feel the desire to have children anyway, no matter how apparently successful and satisfied they may be,… Read more
-
Worthy Has Launched on Kindle
I am pleased to announce that my latest book and the prequel to my previous works, Worthy, has been released on Kindle eBook. A paperback version will be dropping in the near future. In addition,… Read more
-
With Thunderous Applause
In fiction, and in history, fear drives men to abandon reason. What will Covid-19 do to those it has affected? Read more
-
The Games We Play
A unique video gives a powerful imagery of gaming addiction. Read more
-
The Great Amoral
Irving Stone once said, “Art is amoral…” Is that so? For the Christian in particular, we need to figure out a practical answer. Read more
-
Election 2016: Leaving our Principles at the Door
This will be my final blog post about the election, and likely about Donald Trump at all, for some time. Really, this isn’t one of my articles, but rather a collection of thoughts about the… Read more
-
Political Puritans (Or, Why Ted Cruz’s Endorsement Matters)
The Republican National Convention happened, and the principles around which the party had been built were forgotten. There was no talk of liberty, or the constitution, or conscience, or right and wrong. There was only… Read more
-
The Truth About Christian Music
There’s a quiet war going on between contemporary Christian music and traditional Christian music. Where does God stand? Read more
-
Mom, Make Up Your Mind
If you have kids, don’t let your work become more important. Your kids deserve you, mom. Read more
-
The False Flags of Modern Christendom
What happens when a seaman looks out at the flags of a vessel, and sees conflicting signs? The same thing that happens to churches and some Christians when they fly some of God’s flags, and… Read more
-
God Hates Halloween, And So Should Christians
Why is evil not evil one day out of the year? Read more
-
Four Reasons Christians Should Decry Catholicism
What errors do we as Christians remain silent about out for fear of offending Catholics? Our silence isn’t helping anyone, Catholics least of all. Read more
-
An Open Letter to the Homosexual Believer
What have *you* told your Christian brother or sister who has told you they’re now “gay”? Do you love them enough to tell them the truth? Read more
-
Mirror Musings: The Reality of God
If you read this, and get nothing else, get this: There is no area in our lives about which God has no opinion. Read more
-
We are Fathers
The world has become violently allergic to responsibility, but that’s the heart of what Fatherhood is. No matter how little the world makes of it, Fatherhood is one of the most meaningful, powerful privileges in… Read more
-
Mothers Day: It’s just Unloving
Who would have thought anyone would try to get rid of Mother’s day? Well, believe it. Read more
-
To Wed, or Not to Wed, Tis a Silly Question
God made marriage, because He said it was not good for man to be alone. Yet some people, like Paul, remain single all their lives. Which is better, to be married, or not? Read more
-
Abstinence: Just for Puritans
People in secular society are desperate to convince themselves that sex has no meaning, but a lie is a lie no matter how loud or often you scream it. Read more
-
Easter and Christmas: The Axis of Christianity
Christmas is important, but it is it more important than Easter? Or is Easter more important? Neither! Read more
-
Parenthood: Teaching the Same People for 18+ Years
Children ought to learn for themselves. Or should they? Parenting is not just protecting and providing, but teaching. Read more
-
Mirror Musings: Investing in the Now
Parenting is hard work, and there are many other responsibilities out there. But am I justified in letting things go because I’m tired? What potential eventualities will I endure as a result? Read more
-
Morality: All or Nothing
Many claim that morality and ethics are important, but only for things like business, politics, or religion. Art, science, and so forth, are beyond morality. Is that true? Read more
-
The Inevitability of Evil
Violence and suffering are rampant in our world. Why does God allow it? Are we ready for the answer? Read more
-
The Death of Womanhood
Women have more rights and freedoms than ever, yet they’re no happier, and instead are being increasingly exploited by society for those things feminism claimed it would eliminate. What’s the truth? What happened to womanhood? Read more
-
One Plus One Equals Infinity
It’s almost Valentine’s Day once more. But this article won’t talk much about Valentine’s Day. There’s a lot of different thoughts on the subject, including commercialism, social pressure, loneliness and longing, just to name a few.… Read more
-
Crusaders: True and False
Well, here we are again, talking about the Crusades and the Inquisition. This time, though, this discussion wasn’t started by the inexorable forum troll or anonymity-empowered Facebooker. But perhaps the President’s comments were cut from… Read more
-
The Truth about the “Friend Zone”
The ultimate truth of this concept is a little underwhelming and quite sad. Many people today are concerned with the topic of the dreaded “friend zone.” This is a made-up word originating from the TV… Read more
-
We Are Seven
“How many are you, then,” said I, “If they two are in heaven?” Quick was the little Maid’s reply, “O Master! we are seven.” – Wordsworth This is not a subject I enjoy writing about.… Read more