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Recent Posts
Writing With An Eternal Perspective
One of the many reasons people love books is that they feel they are much more long-lasting than other forms of media. The fact that many avid readers have large collections and love authors who died decades or even centuries ago supports this. But books are still an example of a temporal and perishable form of communication. Apart from the Bible, nothing man-created is truly eternal. Everything from the hand of a human will pass away, even your favorite book and author. When considering Christian writing with an eternal perspective, we need to identify the elements in the process that …
The Art of Persuasive Writing Series (4 of 7): What the Reader Is Listening For
When a reader moves through a piece of writing, they are evaluating it with questions that operate behind the scenes. They are asking whether the writer can be trusted, whether the argument holds together, and whether the ideas are good enough or clear enough be repeated to someone else. These questions will shape a reader’s response at every stage. Trust develops first, and it develops quickly. Often this begins as the point of sale when the book is purchased due to the author’s name, credibility, or from a recommendation. This trust is affirmed by a writer who handles opposing views …
A Day of Remembrance
Today is the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States. For many of us, it is still a vivid memory. Instead of our usual “Fun Friday,” it is appropriate to reflect on the sovereignty of God, who is never surprised by the wickedness of men, but still loves us and has provided for our redemption. Take a moment and let this song sweep over you. It’s based on the oldest surviving Christian hymn ever found. Read the article about its origins at this link. ShareTweet
Branding in Unexpected Places
I recently inherited a few jazz CDs from my father-in-law’s collection. As I prepared to listen to them, I noticed they all had one thing in common – branding. Each CD included an insert referring to a documentary series by Ken Burns. I haven’t seen the documentary, but I’m familiar with Burns. I chose the particular CDs because each contained recordings of jazz greats, such as Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. These CDs were a sure hit for my father-in-law, who was a: Documentary fan. Ken Burns fan. Classic jazz fan. PBS fan. Kansas City native. What about You and …