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Saccharine Saints: Is it defamation to “add to” a Bible character?

One of the challenges of writing Biblical fiction is that, in order to make sure that people mentioned in the…

7 years ago

The Woman Who Would Carry God

Many women loved Jesus. Some followed Him around and cooked for Him, just to be near Him. At least one…

7 years ago

On Trances and Ecstasies: Thanks for Nothing, Bernini

One of the objections I received from a couple of people who read the pre-publication manuscript of A Conspiracy of…

7 years ago

Where are the voices of the Acts 2 Women?

Ah, the Pentecost promises:  Young men and old men would dream dreams and see visions. And sure enough, Peter views…

7 years ago

Competence: Mary and Martha

COMPETENCE AND THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MEASUREMENT IN THE STORY OF MARY AND MARTHA Copyright  Latayne C. Scott The issue of…

7 years ago

Does God Change His Mind?

DOES GOD CHANGE HIS MIND? Exodus 32:14, in speaking of how God did not bring about disaster to the people…

7 years ago

The Blackened State

The Blackened State When I read a book, I often wonder what first sparked the author’s imagination to begin reading…

7 years ago

The Splintered Tree

The Splintered Tree Years ago, after a storm in the mountains, I walked through the damp, needle-strewn soil and saw…

7 years ago

Raw Beginnings in the Gospel of Mark

The Raw Beginnings in the Gospel of Mark   Though I’ve read through the Gospel of Mark at least 40…

8 years ago