“Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.” (Romans 13:1-2) At the heart of most great movements is [...]
I have never been quite able to determine why Cosmetic Culture remains, by far, my most frequented post. Just yesterday, there were 17 unique visitors to a post that is over a year-and-a-half old, and on average, just over a hundred a week. And last week, someone named Raye left another comment. Seems like a [...]
Daily Kos is calling this one of the best viral video campaigns ever. And I’m in it! Who knew?! Just check out the headlines below (circled in red): You can view my entire personal video HERE. It’s only 90 seconds long and — I hate to admit it — rather ingenious. I especially like the [...]
10.) Lover, Derek Webb — She Must and Shall Go Free 9.) On the Bus Mall, Decemberists — Picaresque 8.) When Your Mind’s Made Up, Glen Hasard — Once 7.) Strawberry Swing, Coldplay — Viva la Vida 6.) I Will Possess Your Heart, Death Cab for Cutie — Narrow Stairs 5.) The Rip, Portishead — [...]
How do you know there’s a God? Simple question. Everyone’s grappled with it in some form. But can you answer it without a religious argument? Apparently, a lot of believers can’t. How many times have you heard (or used) these lines of reasoning: SKEPTIC: How do you know there’s a God? BELIEVER: Because the Bible [...]
Perhaps the worst thing to happen to politics since the advent of the TV has been The Perception Analyzer. It’s that handheld device used for dial-group testing of products, advertisements, television and radio programs, feature films, and now, political debates. If a certain statement gives you a rise, you crank it. If another gesture angers [...]
I almost feel guilty admitting this, but I get bored reading. Real bored. Real fast. Seldom will I slog through a book just to finish it. And yet if you’re a writer, especially a Christian writer, suggestions about what you should read abound. Trouble is… I still get bored. Of course, this turns reading into [...]
Christians are notorious for trying to link world events and political leaders to prophetic biblical scenarios. More than once, a president has been labeled the Antichrist and a natural catastrophe has been interpreted as a precursor to the Great Tribulation. As much as I resist the religious frenzy, the Scripture does command us to remain [...]
Literary agent recently raised the perennial question faced by writers: . She lists the pros and cons of a writer blogging and, at least to me, Rachelle seems to tip the scales away from blogging. She summarizes: [For a writer] a blog is not required, and if you can’t do it well and you don’t [...]
I’ve posted some pics from Jon and Tricia’s wedding at our Duran Clan website. They were married Sept. 28, one day after Lisa and I celebrated our 28th anniversary. The event went swimmingly — other than the fact that someone inadvertently packed my shorts, which had my car keys in them, meaning we had to [...]
