I recently became aware of a massive new book that has carefully documented some possible sources for scenes from the Book of Mormon. Of particular interest is the dream of Nephi with its rod of iron and other features. What follows is a book review by...
There have been many ground-breaking events in the history of Christian literature and its readers. Perhaps one of the most shocking events came about in about 400 AD when the famous St. Augustine walked in on Ambrose, the bishop of Milan, and found him doing...
I've been gratified by the response of so many of you regarding this blog. I want to continue to provide “inciteful” topics and Bible study materials here. However, I've added two new blogs to this site. The first one, “Cult Fiction,” will meet...
The Blackened State When I read a book, I often wonder what first sparked the author’s imagination to begin reading that book. Often it is to illustrate a moral dilemma, as you see in the writings of Jodi Picault. Others write books about their own lives; sometimes, I...
I write both nonfiction and fiction, and coach writers in both genres, too. I’ve often told non-fiction writers who want to be published to start by crafting articles. That way they can build up both credibility and credits. Then, when they’ve gained an audience and...
What”‘s a cult? And what”‘s “cult fiction”? Some people think its any religion that”‘s more demanding than their own, or that has elements they feel are “strange.” But this blog focuses on pseudo-Christian...
