Personal Essay
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The Graduation of The Little Sun
(My oldest niece, Hailey, recently graduated from high school and asked me to speak at the ceremony. In honor of her graduation, I am sharing my speech.) Isaiah 42:16: And I will…
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Comments On My Writing
(I wrote these thoughts on my writing many years ago and my perspective has not changed.) In the midst of a culture filled with pain, hopelessness, selfishness, confusion, and every evil work, there…
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My Mirror the Punching Bag (Part II)
The Perfectionist’s Redemption Indeed, such a mirror does exist, and its truth far outweighs any self-incriminating thoughts I could have or condemning thoughts from anyone else. This mirror is the Bible. James 1:23-25…
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My Mirror the Punching Bag (Part I)
The Perfectionist’s Lament I will forgive anyone for anything except myself for not being want I to and should be. How I hate the foibles, flaws, and faults I try so hard…
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The Loser Me
[I am posting this essay I wrote several years ago in recognition of today- the anniversary of the day that Jesus saved me from a bed of suicide, sin, and Hell, and miraculously…
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I Must Be Overcome
I want to live with the desire of a thousand years in one heart. I want to shun the pride of a thousand fears trying to tear me apart. I want to know…
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The Death of Hypocrisy
Psalm 17:15: As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake with Thy likeness. There has yet to be a hypocrite who has…