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I’m not saying Captain America is perfect because I was him on the Zimbio “What avenger you?” Quiz. Nor is it because I recently watched the two films bearing his name. No, Captain America ranks as a perfect hero because he’s uncompromising, principled, and unencumbered by personal baggage. It doesn’t hurt that he’s handsome with …
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Writing helps me convey my thoughts and emotions. For some reason, I can express both with more clarity in written form than through speaking. One of my goals is to touch some person’s life with the words I write. Helping others is an over-the-top upper for me. The thought of encouraging someone I’ve never even …
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Today’s assignment is to write about who inspires me. What? I’m supposed to choose only one person? If not, this post will be longer than anyone cares to read. In life, inspiration lives all around us. We just have to open our eyes and see. After seeing, we must ponder the message and take it …
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Today’s challenge is to answer the question “what brings you joy?” It’s quite an undertaking since I have heard entire sermons on the subject. I spent one three-month term teaching my Sunday school class all about it from the Book of Philippians. You don’t have to be an aeronautical engineer to conclude explaining what brings …
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The purpose of this blog is to connect with future readers of the young adult fantasy series I’m writing. In reading my words here, you get to know me as “the person behind” the stories. If you like what you get here, you won’t mind parting with hard-earned cash to read a book I’ve written. …
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I confess that I follow at least two blogs that are known to tackle controversial topics on a regular basis. I enjoy listening to those writers build their case and I’m intrigued by some of the intelligent responses they garner. I don’t share these posts. Most of the time, I don’t even press the “Like” …
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I’ve joined the multitudes that don’t actually make New Year’s Resolutions. Most of the time, I break them. Statistically, most resolutions are broken by February 1st. In the past five years, I’ve set goals for myself in several broad areas: physical, spiritual, emotional and relational. I wish I could say I had met all my …
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It’s another new year. I can hardly believe how quickly the calendar flipped in 2013. Are you ready for another year? I love a new year because it promises a fresh start. Another opportunity to set and meet goals presents itself. The calendar is a clean slate – so why not my life? What are …
It’s been more than two years since I researched the life and times of human rights activist, Nelson Mandela. Some of his quotes inspire me still. In fact, reading about his prison experiences reminded me sharply of the Apostle Paul. They both spent years in prison, but while they were there they refused to give …
If you’re my friend on Facebook, you know I spent November writing between 2,000 and 5,000 words every weekday to “win” the distinction of writing a novel in 30 days. People wanted to know what the prizes were for winning. Let me explain National Novel Writing Month. The purpose of having a month focused on …
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