Tag Archives: truth

Lying Lips by James R. Coggins

Posted on October 20, 2021 by jrcoggins

A mother confronts her son: “Did you write on the wall?” The boy replies, “No, Mom, my little brother did it.” The mother says, “But your little brother can’t spell.” “Oh.” ***** On another day, the mother confronts the same … Continue reading →

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Easter Again by James R. Coggins

Posted on April 7, 2021 by jrcoggins

Once again this year, in spite of COVID and the attendant restrictions, the Christian church has celebrated Easter. Why do we keep returning to the same themes year after year? The reason is that there are certain foundational Christian doctrines, … Continue reading →

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Following His Footsteps by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Nancy J. Farrier

I live in the desert and rarely see snow at my house, but the storms of the past few weeks reminded me of growing up in the Midwest. Some winters brought deep snow. While it’s nice to stay inside and … Continue reading →

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Truth Hurts…and Heals by Vicki Hinze

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Vicki Hinze

©2021, Vicki Hinze Sometimes we are hurt, played or used by others.  It can be painful, and the effects can be long-lasting.  It’s wrong to treat others poorly, we know, but being on the receiving end of that ill treatment … Continue reading →

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We Have a Choice by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on November 12, 2020 by Bridget A. Thomas

It is no secret that complaining and negativity is rampant in our culture. It has been for a long time. Then 2020 came along, and our griping seemed to multiply overnight. But we don’t have to succumb to the pessimistic … Continue reading →

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Stay in Your Lane by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Bridget A. Thomas

I have been driving a little slower lately. It’s not that I used to drive terribly fast. However, I had a feeling of hurry on the inside. This stressed me out, I would get aggravated with the traffic, and I … Continue reading →

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A Manifesto for Christian Writers

Posted on October 7, 2020 by jrcoggins

I have sometimes considered Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 to be “a manifesto for Christian writers.” Verses 9-11 (from the New International Version) describe what a writer should do: • “The Teacher [was] wise.” This is the first qualification of a writer. It … Continue reading →

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Just Keep Going by Bridget A. Thomas

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Bridget A. Thomas

When my husband and I moved to a new home several years ago, I had a phrase that kept me afloat. Just keep moving. As you likely know from your own experiences, moving to a new home can be overwhelming. … Continue reading →

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A Search for Truth (from Hannah Alexander)

Posted on May 19, 2020 by alexanderhodde

The search for truth is a long, winding, rocky road. I’ve hiked this trail, and one needs sturdy hiking boots to avoid a broken–or at least sprained–ankle.  I have come to realize that for some of us, truth can be … Continue reading →

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Girls, I Owe You an Apology

Posted on February 19, 2020 by juliearduini

Through the years as a Christian I’ve taught VBS and Sunday School. I’ve helped at youth group and even facilitated a group for girls. I’ve poured into my daughter and her friends. Even as an author, my heart is with … Continue reading →

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Living in a Post-Truth Age

Posted on June 1, 2019 by writinginoverdrive

by Jim Denney, adapted from ANSWERS TO SATISFY THE SOUL: Clear, Straight Answers to 20 of Life’s Most Perplexing Questions Syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay tells the story of a Duke University chemistry professor named Professor Bonk (his course was widely … Continue reading →

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“Atheists for Jesus”

Posted on April 27, 2019 by writinginoverdrive

Opinion by Jim Denney I believe that if everyone in the world would live out the Sermon on the Mount (the words of Jesus in Matthew chapters 5 through 7) 95 percent of the world’s problems would be solved. It … Continue reading →

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When the Truth Slips Out

Posted on February 2, 2019 by writinginoverdrive

Opinion by Jim Denney This past Tuesday, on the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law allowing the abortion of babies up to the moment of childbirth. Then he ordered the Freedom Tower … Continue reading →

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What is Truth? by Jim Denney

Posted on January 12, 2019 by writinginoverdrive

Opinion by Jim Denney, author of Answers to Satisfy the Soul Kathy Myatt has been a missionary nurse in Brazil, an instructor in pediatric nursing at Tennessee State University, and an instructor in psychopathology and psychopharmacology at Gordon Conwell Seminary. … Continue reading →

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Fiction is a Different Kind of Truth

Posted on February 25, 2018 by writinginoverdrive

by Jim Denney “All good books have one thing in common — they are truer than if they had really happened.” —Ernest Hemingway I’m a fan of Lawrence Block and Stephen King, but there’s something these two fine writers have … Continue reading →

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