Emotions real, but not reality
During the American Civil War, the Confederate Navy filled Mobile Bay on the Gulf of Mexico with mines, which at the time were called “torpedoes.” As flag officer David Glasgow …
How to turn bad into good
Have you seen all those ads for Le Vian’s “unique chocolate diamonds”? The only problem is that brown diamonds are a) the most common and cheapest diamonds, plus b) they …
Keeping your dreams alive
Audio from conference keynote We all have dreams, no matter what age: to be a firefighter, a princess, a parent, a successful businessperson, pastor of a “mega-church,” a retiree in …
Men and women different from neck up
February 2001 Once again political correctness has trumped scientific research. Harvard University’s president, Lawrence Summer dared to suggest that the reason there aren’t more women in math and science was …
The amazing magic of The Great Watkinso
Presenting—without camera tricks or video effects—the classic conjuring and perplexing prestidigitation of The Great Watkinso! Enjoy! And if you found it humorous, please share it on your social networks. Thanks!
Don’t ‘judge,’ but do deliberate
Any time I question the actions or teachings of TV evanglists or other questionable behavior in the Body of Christ, I receive stern emails warning me “not to judge.” We …
Hope—and humor—spring eternal!
Here are my favorite hopeful posts as we celebrate the arrival of spring! • Are you listening to Goliath or God? • Finding still water in the storm From the …
‘It’ is not ‘Christian’
A well-respected Christian organization is reorganizing after the sex scandal of its founder and namesake. Meanwhile, a Christian college has come under fire for its alleged racism, sexism and intellectual …
Posting with love, truth and grace
I think we can all agree that social media has put the coarse in discourse! The politically-correct media “cancels” opposing views, Internet trolls attack with anonymity, and the public square …
So, your writing got rejected?
Writers, be encouraged when you receive a rejection slip! King Solomon had a huge “platform” and social network. “They came from all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from …
I’m a mess. You’re a mess.
Listen or read At a conference, I shared that this “award-winning author” and “globe-trotting speaker” is a great, big, slobbering MESS. I have clinical depression, OCD, ADD and . . …
Dealing with ‘flaming’ emails and comments
A writer friend asked me how I deal with “flaming” emails and comments. (Apparently she assumed not everyone loves my posts. Ha!) Seriously, it’s a great question! Here are some …
Olympic office events
While the world’s attention is focused on gymnasts, swimmers, track stars, and weightlifters (along with all those retired athletes pitching E.D. products), unsung heroes are overcoming Olympic challenges in offices …
Pro-life from womb to tomb
As one who considers himself “pro-life,” I’m concerned that many in the “Right To Life” movement may not be as “pro” as they would like to think when it comes …
You want me to pray for whom?
I wrote this column after the politically divisive election of 2000 Unforutnately, it’s every bit as relevant today when some today are predicting Civil War! (January 2021 ) When the …