The Late-Night Rewrite

[Editor’s note: Had myself a busy end-of-week, so I’m keeping things simple today. And I surely appreciate all the kind words about "Still Available," Y’all are good to me.] I’ve always loved mornings. Still do. But lately—now that I’m retired—I’ve discovered a different kind of writing hour: the holy hush of midnight... It didn’t startContinue reading "The Late-Night Rewrite"

Still Available: One Pastor’s Ongoing ‘Yes’ to God

A cross in the night. A call he didn’t expect. A heart that keeps answering, “I’m Yours.” This is the story of one ordinary man, a faithful Savior, and a lifetime of quiet surrender. The Life Behind the Ongoing ‘Yes’ I recently spent some time with Jerry Masters, a new-found friend and faithful minister ofContinue reading "Still Available: One Pastor’s Ongoing ‘Yes’ to God"

Wilderado’s “Bad Luck”: A Portrait of Restlessness

I’m not entirely sure whose voice speaks through Wilderado’s “Bad Luck,” but it sketches a character I found hard to ignore. I wrote this lyrical breakdown to explore that. I’ve followed the band since 2018 when I first heard “You Don’t Love Me” on their Favors EP. That track stood out for its honest portrayal of aContinue reading "Wilderado’s “Bad Luck”: A Portrait of Restlessness"

Book Review: “The Sicilian” by Mario Puzo

Don't you love how our minds work? How one thing leads to another? It happened recently. A couple of months ago, I started a Francis Ford Coppola kick. I re-watched Apocalypse Now, with Marlon Brando brooding in the jungle and all. That led me back to The Godfather, another well-known performance of his. That, ofContinue reading "Book Review: “The Sicilian” by Mario Puzo"

A New Addition to the Discover Page: The Roving Ranger

If you’ve ever found yourself longing for the green hills of the Shire, the quiet wisdom of Elrond’s library, or the road that goes ever on and on—this is for you. I’ve just added The Roving Ranger to the Discover page. It’s a weekly newsletter curated by Marcel R. Bülles, known in Tolkien circles as The Tolkienist. Marcel gathers thoughtful,Continue reading "A New Addition to the Discover Page: The Roving Ranger"