Reciting Pledges While Not Living By Their Words

Once upon a time, Vacation Bible School (VBS) lasted a week, took place in the morning and featured a highly structured opening assembly. During the assembly, the pianist would play a “stand-up chord” (a major lift) and a “sit-down chord” (a...
Answering The Call For Help

Answering The Call For Help

By: Ginger Hughes The sun’s warmth, combined with the gentlest of breezes, made for a perfect day to be outdoors.  We shimmied our way between young and old alike to find the best spot for bear watching.  We were visiting a national park that has created space for a...
When does it become a different religion?

When does it become a different religion?

By John D. Pierce The religious faith I affirm and practice is not the same as many who use the same brand name along with some common rituals and language. It is simply too different to be called the same religion. The deities we worship have vastly different...
Books blog part 2: Making more

Books blog part 2: Making more

By John D. Pierce This follows yesterday’s blog about giving away most of my personal library recently. Sometimes when asked what I do for a living my first response is, “I make up stuff.” Most writers don’t use such a line that might imply not telling the...

‘Blade Runner 2049’

Sometimes, it takes more than one viewing to truly appreciate and understand a movie. You have to sit through more than one showing and see things you did not see before. It also allows you to come away with a greater appreciation of the film. “Blade Runner...