In the past, I have indexed my blogs chronologically. Now, I’m going to do it differently. I’ll list my blogs according to topic, including:
∙ Blogs with a Spiritual Theme
∙ Blogs about Books I Like: Fiction
∙ Blogs about Books I Like: Nonfiction
∙ Blogs for Holidays and Other Special Days
∙ Miscellaneous Blogs
I have listed a few blogs in more than one category, but mostly, they appear on only one list.
Blogs for Holidays and Other Special Days
January
“Seeking God’s Best in 2022” – New Year’s Day blog – offers an abbreviated prayer for the thousands of times when you don’t know what to pray
“The Best Defense Is a Spiritual Offense” – Christians need to be ready for spiritual warfare in 2023
“2024 Vision: Crafting a Year of Meaning and Purpose” – five thoughts about beginning a new year
“2025: A New Vision for a New Year” – looking forward to 2025 with fresh expectations and continuing faith in God
“A Salute to Martin Luther King, Jr., and His Dream” – why MLK’s dream is still essential nearly 60 years later
“Every Life Matters” – For Sanctity of Human Life Day – describes the value of pre-born babies, their mothers, and every person
Valentine’s Day
“The Sweetest Love Story of All” – 2023 Valentine’s Day post
“Celebrating Valentine’s Day on Different Schedules” – ways to enjoy Valentine’s Day even if you and your sweetheart work on opposing shifts
April
“My April Fool’s Day Rant” – about April Fool’s day and fools (“The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.” Psalms 14:1 and 53:1)
Easter
“Why Jesus Wept” – a poem about Jesus’ passion and crucifixion
“The Tomb Knew” – imagining the tomb’s reaction to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus
“7 Evidence-Based Proofs of Jesus Christ’s Resurrection” – my 2024 Easter Day post about the certainty of the resurrection of Jesus
May
“Bubbles Astream” – about graduation and other painful partings that happen so often in life
“Pentecost – Then and Now” – three blogs, linked together, about my experience in the Charismatic denomination
July
“Let’s Celebrate the 4th of July by Being GIANTS!” – an urgent plea for American Christians to become the spiritual titans God created us to be
“Such a Time as This” – July 4, 2023 post – refers to Esther’s times and our times
October
“Sail On! Sail On and On!” – an inspirational blog honoring Christopher Columbus and his dedication to accomplishing God’s plan
November
“Thank God for Neediness” – my 2022 Thanksgiving post
“This Thanksgiving, I Celebrate the Jews and Thank God for the Nation of Israel” – my 2023 Thanksgiving post
“Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers?” – my 2024 Thanksgiving blog, discussing the question of seemingly unanswered prayer
December
“A Brand New Christmas Morning” – a short story (fiction) for Christmas
“The Advents of the Christ” – my 2022 Christmas post – Jesus has come once, and He will come again
“The Warm Glow of Advent Candles: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love…and Jesus” – a blog marveling in the wonders of God’s gifts to us, as symbolized by the advent candles
“Christmas: What Was In It For Jesus?” – my 2023 Christmas post, exploring the question: Why did Jesus choose to become human?
“Looking God in the Face at Christmas” – my 2024 Christmas blog about the tendency for power to corrupt and absolute power to corrupt absolutely
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The Bible is a book for all seasons, and Bible study guides can help you open the door to the Bible’s wisdom and mysteries. Here are an Old Testament Study Guide and a New Testament Study Guide, written by my mother, who taught Bible in a public high school for more than 30 years.
