February 13, 2012. A woman’s body is her story

I thought this entry was excellent and much needed words for our sisters. Guest blog from Adrienne Sandvos: A woman’s body is her story I remember the first time I saw Mary Shore. She was one of those people that carry a presence with them wherever they go. She had a wonderful rugged, natural beauty [...]

February 6, 2012. Forty-five minutes with Brennan Manning

I wrote this blog for my Facebook page back in 2007. I wanted to ensure that it was saved, so I have posted it here. This past weekend I attended a retreat where Brennan Manning spoke. He authored the book The Ragamuffin Gospel which I read last December. I consider it as one of the [...]

January 30, ’12. Ira Glass on telling good story

January 23, 2012. Publishing your book

Guest blog by Jane Friedman, publishing expert and professor of e-media at University of Cincinnati. This is one of the best articles I’ve read on the reality of publishing. This is a lady whose blog one should follow if interested in publishing. http://janefriedman.com/2012/01/28/start-here-how-to-get-your-book-published/ 

January 16, 2012. Iraqi-American relations in Fallujah

(“The meek will inherit the earth.” I applaud Jeremy Courtney for his serving the Iraqis in a town known as the hornet’s nest for hatred toward an enemy. An excellent example of what missions should look like. It’s very difficult to hate a man if you know he genuinely cares about you and your people. [...]

January 9, ’12. Why I am not married

(The target audience for this note are single people who have never been married.) “Russell, when are you going to settle down and get married?” and ”You’re not going to get married if you don’t date.” -Occasional random comments from family and friends. There is a rule in my life: My life’s priority is not to [...]

January 2, ’12. Lessons from my friend Ken, age 85

During my time in Tuscaloosa, I often journeyed to Panera Bread to have breakfast with my friend, Ken. He’s 85 years old. We sat down, me with my toasted chocolate chip bagel and hot British Breakfast tea (mixed with milk and honey). And he with his simple black coffee. Then we talked about life. He [...]

December 26, ’11. Five prayers that have changed the way I interact in the world

The year is ending and I am transitioning to Nashville to work in faith-based films and publishing. Rather than posting an article or writing a reflective essay, I would like to share with you prayers I have prayed for the last few years that have changed the way I interact in the world. 1. God, [...]

December 19. ’11 George McDonald on Nature

If the flowers were not perishable, we should cease to contemplate their beauty, either blinded by the passion for hoarding the bodies of them, or dulled by the commonplaceness that the constant presence of them would occasion. To compare great things with small, the flowers wither, the bubbles break, the clouds and sunsets pass, for [...]

December 12, ’11. I love ideas!

Here are 3 neat little stories on the future of artificial intelligence, electric cars as small as bikes, and an ordinary gardener in Brooklyn. Future of Artificial Intelligence: Electric cars as small as bikes: And an ordinary gardener in Brookyln: