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Sacrificing Discipline
“Writing takes a ton of discipline…I know that everything else has to become secondary when I’m writing a new book.” Jackie Collins This is so true. I’ve been writing my novel on-and-off for the past six years and I’m nowhere close to finishing
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Laughing at Christians
So what does the Bible say about preparing for the end? Basically, be on your guard: “Ye know not on what day your Lord will come,” as Matthew 24: 42 puts it. “The Bible teaches followers to wait expectantly,” says Kathy Maxwell, assistant professor of biblical and theological studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University in
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Celebrating Justice
Question: Should we celebrate Osama’s Death? I struggled with this one. Ultimately, I would say we shouldn’t. “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” – Martin
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Parable of the CEO and the Fisherman
One day a CEO of a major corporation was on vacation, and stumbled upon a fisherman coming back from his daily catch. Intent on striking up a conversation, the CEO asked what the fisherman’s day was like. “Well,” says the fisherman. “I go out in the mornings, spread my nets, and wait for a catch.