Published inFantasy Fiction and Reviews·PinnedMember-onlyMy Fiction — Start Here!A guide to my fiction online, including my Medium-exclusive fantasy serial “The Cleric and the Thief” — I love a good story. I love true stories, which is why I love history. And I love make-believe stories too. In fact, some of my fondest memories are of creating fun stories with my dad and paternal grandfather while growing up. By the time I got to middle school…Fiction3 min readFiction3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyMy Most Popular ArticlesHere are my most-read articles on Medium (as of 1/8/23) — Hey Everyone! Welcome to my little corner here on Medium. I’ve been writing on this platform since 2018. I write on a variety of topics, including faith, politics, history, personal development, communication skills, leadership, artificial intelligence, and more. I even write fiction. Most of my articles (or “stories” as Medium…Writing2 min readWriting2 min read
May 22Member-onlyOpinions Are Like Onions (or rather onions that taste bad and have no nutritional value)Be humble with your opinions — Opinions are like onions. They have lots of layers. They irritate you. And they can make you cry. Only instead of an actual, genuine onion which (I think) is great tasting and which (according to the experts) has nutritional value, opinions very often do not taste good (at all) or…Opinion2 min readOpinion2 min read
May 20Member-only10 Thought-Provoking Quotes by Timothy Keller That Just May Challenge Your Perspective on Life and Faith#4: “The problem with self-esteem is…” (Read below to find out) — On the morning of May 19, 2023, Timothy Keller passed into eternity following a 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer. His family said that, in his last days, he said, “I’m ready to see Jesus!” Tim Keller was a renowned Christian author, pastor, and theologian known for his wise demeanor, winsome…Christianity3 min readChristianity3 min read
May 16Was George Washington a Hero?ChatGPT vs Google’s Bard — Was George Washington a hero? It’s a simple question but the answer reveals a lot about the answering party’s socio-cultural-political perspective and bias. For most of America’s history (until just a few years ago), Americans would have almost universally looked at you like you asked them if the sky was…George Washington5 min readGeorge Washington5 min read
Published inOne Minute Proverb·May 16Member-onlyDon’t Be Simple-MindedA Warning From The Book of Proverbs — We can’t be experts at everything, and we shouldn’t expect every person to be a brilliant philosopher or scientist. But… There are serious dangers associated with being simple-minded. And that’s why the Bible (especially the Book of Proverbs) warns people not to stay in that category. “The simple believeth every…Wisdom2 min readWisdom2 min read
May 16Member-onlyI’ve Published 300 Articles on Medium!Here are 3 things I’ve learned about writing for Medium as I reflect on this milestone — I’ve been writing on Medium since 2018. I write on a variety of topics, including faith, books, personal development, artificial intelligence, and more. I even write a little fiction. And I’ve now hit the 300-article mark! That’s 300 published articles…. well, 301 now with this one. :-) Here are three…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Published inFaith and Games·May 15Member-onlyIs It a Sin for Christians to Perform Magic Tricks?The Biblical Ethics of Entertainment Magic — Demonic! Satanic! Deception! Sin! All these terms and more have been flung at magicians, mentalists, and illusionists today — most often by Christians! Never mind that some of the targets of this vitriol are Christians themselves! Yes, I’ve written on this before and will continue to do so. Why? Because…Magicians8 min readMagicians8 min read
Published inFaith and Games·May 15Member-onlyIs It a Sin for Athletes to Deceive the Other Team?When it comes to deception and lying, is there a biblical exception for sports or entertainment? — You’re watching a basketball game and your favorite basketball player fakes going to the right, only to dash to the left — and shoot the game-winning score! You cheer! You’re happy! You’re delighted. And then… You remember… Wait! I’m a Christian and the Bible says we’re not supposed to lie…Ethics5 min readEthics5 min read
May 12Member-only7 Essential Bible Verses for Your Emotional Health & WellnessPractical Wisdom for a Better Life — Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed out? Are you looking for ways to improve your emotional wellness and take control of your life? Look no further than these seven powerful Bible verses. In full disclosure, I am a Bible-believing Christian, and the verses I’ll be sharing have…Emotional Intelligence5 min readEmotional Intelligence5 min read