Don Barker, in “Heavenly Tech”, regains consciousness and realizes that he has more to do. “Red Fred” in “Its Own Reward” learns that violent revolution does not cure society’s ills. The Teacher in “The Tipping Point” discovers that he may be the good that will emerge from a tragedy. Phil in “The Red and Green […]
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In “The Wise Man’s Gold”, We are reminded that incorporating Biblical themes into advertising campaigns can be like mixing oil and water. Commercial ads have one principal goal and that is to generate dollars. To do that they must instill in the public a positive image for their company and a specific product line or
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It is presumptuous for any author to suggest – much less say outright – that the voice of God is what one should hear in the stories set before a potential reader. To do that is to assert that an author understands God’s thoughts and is sharing that revelation with the unenlightened. That outlook –
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The author admits to taking a risk when, in STEWARDS OF THE LIGHT, he creates faith-based stories with religiously diverse casts. In every one of them the differences led to conflict with the champions of each system seeking to portray their beliefs in the best possible light and suggest that others believed was misguided or
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In “The Wise Man’s Gold”, Gordon is an object of ridicule because he decorates his workspace for the Christmas season. It’s clear that no one considers him worth emulating. Bah. Humbug. As a schoolteacher for fifty years, I encountered Gordon’s dilemma annually when I inserted a wreathe on my bulletin board and spruced up my
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A recurring theme in STEWARDS is the prevalence of quick and broad judgments within our culture. The pace at which we live often requires snap appraisals in all kinds of social situations. Where should we turn for entertainment? Who should we get to know more than casually? Who should we ask for advice when we
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