Writing is drudgery. Flannery O'Connor, an incredibly gifted author, once said, "Writing is like giving birth to a piano sideways." Making this point might seem like a peculiar way to begin an article called The Pleasures of Writing, but agony is part of what leads to enjoyment. The fact that writing is not easy is … Continue reading The Pleasures of Writing
Many of our mundane moments go unnoticed, but we should pause to appreciate them occasionally because they will soon come to an end. I am sure this will sound strange to some of you, but I take pleasure in pulling out a chair and sitting next to a table or desk. The simpler, the better. … Continue reading Finding Joy in the Ordinary
What makes a story memorable? Indeed, the plot, the characters, and the writing all play a role, but great stories reveal the human heart. They show us truths about ourselves we need to understand and point us to a greater hope. These are the kinds of stories that stick with us. And I Heard the … Continue reading And I Heard the Mourner Say
If we were asked if we desire the world's attention, most of us would probably say, "no." However, there are often little things we do to betray that answer. There is a hunger for notoriety that seems to plague us all from time to time. Even as Christians, who know God and enjoy him, we still often think … Continue reading Desperate for Nothing
I have been having more difficulty writing lately. I think it all started in January when work became extremely busy. It is not that I stopped using my creative energy; it is simply depleted by the end of the day with my other obligations. In one sense, this shows my priorities are correct. After my … Continue reading Writing As a Spiritual Discipline
It may seem strange, but my favorite thing about blogging is that you are not required to read this. Sure, there are several other aspects I enjoy. I like to write even if it is a painstaking process for me, and I desperately need an editor. I also find blogging therapeutic, or putting it in … Continue reading What I Love Most About Blogging
When spring rolls in so does he,like a man just off the trainfiddle on his back, whistlin’ down the tracksongs he stole from somebody.He’s weaving bluebird melodieswith sparrow trills and warbler revelries, on my backyard fence with much ado. Like a boy at a coffee shop open micguitar in hand and skinny jeans blue.Just hoping … Continue reading Mockingbird [Poem]
The Fight of Faith 