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Apr 29, 20232 min read

Chp 16: Start with Why

A couple of years ago I read Simon Sinek's book, Start with Why. As our time here draws to a close, I thought it time to answer the...

Feb 1, 20233 min read

Chapter 7: The Honeymoon is Over (Warning--not a light read)

Two days ago I woke up and, overnight, my world had changed. Oh the birds still twittered outside our window and the sun still rose...

Feb 22, 20222 min read

Hapax Legomenon (HAY-pax Luh-GO-muh-nawn)

I am ... I am a writer, an author, a poet. But in my “other” life, I am a missionary, a linguist, a Bible translator (mostly vicariously...

Nov 30, 20212 min read

HOPE is a Vulnerable Act Part I

The words swept into my mind during Sunday worship. Spirit-words dancing on a song. I quickly sat down, grabbed my pen, and scribbled the...

Jun 29, 20212 min read

The Curious Case of Janus McGinnis

In Roman mythology, Janus is the god of doors, transitions, and new beginnings. In chapter one of my novel, Rewriting Adam, Janus bursts...

Apr 27, 20211 min read

BOOK COVER REVEAL -- FINALLY!

Okay. Okay. I know you've been patiently waiting. Hopefully it will be worth the wait! These were the four choices from my poll back in...

Feb 8, 20213 min read

IMPERFECTLY PERFECT

"So God created man in his own image." --Moses "As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied...

Jan 3, 20213 min read

A Droste Hope--God's phrase for me for 2021.

The Droste Effect. Are you familiar with it? According to wise-geek.com, the Droste Effect is, "a special type of visual effect which is...