Painfully Hopeful

Approaching History

I love history in general, but I have a special affinity for *U.S.* History. The subject fascinates me because, in it, I catch sight of the arcs which created the psyche of America — good, bad, and ugly.

Unpacking Answering the Summons

Our protagonists are on the run! Toward what we don’t know, but interesting things are afoot. Let’s unpack.

Fiction Tuesday – Answering the Summons

Today’s blog continues my long-neglected satirical fantasy, In The Land of the Penny Gnomes

Blogging Advice

The other day a friend of mine asked for some advice on blogging. I am far from an expert on the subject 1, but I was honored to be considered someone with insight. I came up with five points. Get a Writing Suite A writing suite is different than a word processor or text editor…

Parade Photography

I’ve live in the Central Baptist’s parsonage for fourteen years, which is the longest I’ve lived anywhere my entire life 1. Our longevity here has meant certain points of life have become traditions, such as waking up and finding a spot to enjoy Riverton’s Independence Day Parade. It’s the biggest parade in the area, and…

A Moment of History

The conference I attended last weekend concluded with a Communion service. Sharing the Lord’s Supper is always a meaningful ritual, so I was pleased to end the conference this way. I was even more pleased we didn’t use “Communion, Ready to Partake” packages. Those things are disgusting 1. Other than the ritual of Communion itself,…