Category Archives: Faith

A Still More Glorious Dawn

  The other day, my parents and sister and I went down to the beach just before dark. A storm lowered on the horizon; streaky clouds doused the sun before it could spread its colors over the sea. But even … Continue reading

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Are You Hot?

    I had a moment of enlightenment this evening. And I choked on it. I was standing at a window, pondering a decision I had to make. As too often happens with me, I was waffling between one option … Continue reading

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Catching Up

  I’m continuing toward my goal of writing 50,000 words of fiction in June for the Southern Cross Novel Challenge! I’ve had a lot of ups and downs this past week, with many exciting moments. However, I’ve been remiss in … Continue reading

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God Answered

    I was writing at Starbucks for the day. The internet wasn’t free, so I decided not to go online—I thought I would probably get more work done that way. I planned to write blog posts; but I soon … Continue reading

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And God Spoke through Peacocks and a Cable Guy…

    As I awoke this morning, my thoughts filled with a certain dream of mine. Not the singing-the-National-Anthem at-a-Dodgers-game in-your-skivvies kind of dream. The goal-in-your-heart kind of dream. The one that fills your waking hours, and sometimes seems as … Continue reading

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Stressing Action, Instead of Acting Stressed

    “…obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” ~ Matthew 28:20 After spending too much time working last night, I went to bed way too late, … Continue reading

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The Three-Letter-Word

  There is a subject that has been heavy on my heart for many months now. A recent, feeling post by Jesse Loop has reignited it to the point where words are starting to flow out of my heart and … Continue reading

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Chris’ Large Calling Card

@Kellyd has asked for details on the stained glass window I designed, so here they are! Time: 1996. Place: Tinley Park, Illinois. St. George Catholic Church was doing a renovation, which would include a new, 10-foot-tall stained glass window in … Continue reading

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Night of Stars

  Night deepens. The world sleeps in quietude. Balmy air moves softly–carries the gentle sound of waves touching the shore somewhere beyond. Humanity stands in the silence, and reaches outward. Soul yearning for what is as deep and real without … Continue reading

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Bound to Overcome

I’ve had a lot going on in my life, thoughts, and goals just over the past couple of weeks. Not much would show on the surface—but between my ears and behind my eyes, the world is a different place. Maybe … Continue reading

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