Helping to Change the World…Word by Word
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Helping to Change the World Word by Word
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.
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 …
Today is the official publication day for my new book, Sacred Margins: On the Spiritual Life of a Writer. Flinging a project into the world is always a balance of sheer terror, exhilaration, crushing doubt, hope, fear of hubris, and the knowledge that you’ve done your best. May these scribblings speak in a small way into the heart of every reader. From the back cover: Part spiritual …
Every year. Every single year. Christmas comes and goes, December ends, New Year’s Day arrives, and I think to myself: How can it be [fill in the year] already? Maybe it’s just me. But, seriously: 2026? How is that possible? Oh, well, as happens every year, the Charles Wesley lines come to mind: And are we yet alive, And see each other’s face? Glory and praise to Jesus give For His redeeming …
No new posts for the next two weeks. We are all taking a short break for the holidays. Back in the saddle starting January 12!
Thank you for being a loyal reader of our posts. We wouldn’t continue if it weren’t for you! We strive to bring a measure of insight to the conversation about writing, publishing, and all things between. Your feedback is appreciated! May you and yours have a blessed Christmas wherever you are. This will be our last post until January 12, 2026. We shall return with vim, vigor, notions, …
Christmas is upon us, and after you read this, you’ll likely be wrapping gifts, mailing and receiving cards, and making plans for your Christmas feast. I’m grateful to be part of a community where Christ remains the center of all the festivities. Meanwhile, the news is filled with reports of “record-breaking” spending, “record-breaking” crowds, “record-breaking” online shopping, and on and on. And …
Today is a special day in the United States when we honor our veterans. It is our opportunity to thank and celebrate all those who have served our country in military service. Thank you for your service! A few years ago, Andrew Budek-Schmeisser posted these great words; and we are reposting them, like we have done previously, with his permission. They are perfect for this day. They did not have …
An unscientific Internet search shows that currently, four million books are published each year, with the U.S. leading the pack with over 275,000. So choosing which books to read can be daunting. I struggle to read every book that interests me, much less those on the fringes. I try to be careful with nonfiction. Since I’m interested in a number of topics, I quickly go down the proverbial rabbit …
As the calendar flips another page, I am reminded of the inexorable passage of time. Below is a great video that creates a visual reminder of the “number of our days” (Psalm 90:12). Watch the video now, and then rejoin my thoughts underneath. (If you receive this via email, the video may not embed. Please click through to the site and watch it. Only two minutes long but forever a …
