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To Love Thy Enemies

This is a poem I wrote a while back, but my posting schedule did not permit it to be shared until now. In a moment of disappointment in my fellow man, and in the reminder that our enemies are not just people who avowedly oppose us; but also those unwitting pawns whose heart and deedsContinue reading “To Love Thy Enemies”

Numbers 22 Commentary

It is a lovely day today as I sit down to carry this task, and a lovely day still as I prepare to send these words out. Today is November 1st, All Saint’s Day. Praise be to the Lord for the endurance of His saints. We thank Him for all who have gone before, thoseContinue reading “Numbers 22 Commentary”

What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Write

If you have been writing for some time, chances are you have come across times when you feel you should do more, but are totally unsure of how to proceed. If you haven’t yet, you will. It’s always easiest in the beginning because everything feels new and nothing has yet grown stale. There comes aContinue reading “What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Write”

Knife Fighting: Edge Alignment Practice

Recently, the uncomfortable weather of summer has subsided and the soothing touch of autumn has blown in over the land where I find myself. This brought me outside with comfort for the first time in many months. I took the opportunity to practice “edge alignment.” That is, my ability to keep the sharp edge ofContinue reading “Knife Fighting: Edge Alignment Practice”

For What Is This Song?

This is a piece I wrote for an organization known as Arts in the Park. They hosted me yesterday as an author to showcase my recent book, Prayers of a Warrior, and also to share an original poem prior to their concert. I researched the organization, as well as the band they were hosting, toContinue reading “For What Is This Song?”

Independence Day: July 4th, 2025

All this week, Independence Day has been celebrated in various ways across my community in Midwestern America. Watching a fireworks show last night made me nostalgic for a time that has not yet transpired, but which I look forward to most dearly. A time when I will join with all those American Christians who haveContinue reading “Independence Day: July 4th, 2025”

Heroes From History: Miles Standish

Miles Standish was one of the Pilgrims who founded Plymouth Rock, a British colony that would be a progenitor to the United States of America. He was a kind and courageous warrior. Standish was known for fighting against evil, yet never allowing appearances to beguile him away from righteousness. When life beckoned him to fulfillContinue reading “Heroes From History: Miles Standish”

Iconic Weapons: Stiletto

The stiletto is a classic weapon that may have evolved from the rondel dagger, or “dagger of mercy,” used by knights in the Middle Ages to penetrate armor and finish downed opponents. Thus, it seems to be somewhat of a scaled down version of a rondel dagger, often featuring an unsharpened blade that could beContinue reading “Iconic Weapons: Stiletto”

My First Book Now Available

Recently, I finished publishing my first book. The title is Prayers of a Warrior: Devotional Poetry to the Lord of Armies. You can find it on Amazon by clicking here. It is available for 4.99 USD, and should be purchasable internationally. It is a devotional poetry/prayer book. In it are 31 selections from the HolyContinue reading “My First Book Now Available”

Seasons Come and Seasons Go

In Ecclesiastes chapter 3, verse 11, Solomon tells us that God has set eternity in the hearts of men. In other words, the Lord has given us a longing for things that are neverending and ever-changing. In Psalm 37, verse 4, the Psalmist tells us to “take delight in the Lord, and He will giveContinue reading “Seasons Come and Seasons Go”