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October 3, 2013

The Problem of Compassion

Recently, I introduced my friend Matthew Lipp's fundraiser on Facebook. Not long before that, I posted a photo of my once-gnarly beard. Guess which one got more Likes?

Final Score: Beard 35 Likes,...

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Published on October 03, 2013 11:57

September 25, 2013

Whatever is Noble, Whatever is True, Whatever is Right…

One of my passions as an author is to support worthy causes - and today I'm asking you to join me in helping an extraordinary family.
Matthew Lipp, a 16-year old student at my church, has been battling...

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Published on September 25, 2013 12:19

September 19, 2013

What’s Your Big Book Idea?

Most people I know have shared an idea for a book with me. As one of the few authors in their lives, they tell me the bits and pieces of the stories in their minds - and by all means, I think all of...

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Published on September 19, 2013 14:56

September 17, 2013

Why GTA5 is Good (and Bad) Entertainment

Today marks the release of Rockstar's latest installment in their flagship video game series, Grand Theft Auto 5. Many of my friends will be playing it for weeks or months. Yet while GTA5 is going to...

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Published on September 17, 2013 11:55

August 28, 2013

Where’s Our Jetpacks?

I hate vacuum cleaner power cords. Every time I turn on the vacuum to clean the carpet, the cord acts as a constant obstacle. I can't just run over it, so I have to pick it up and dangle it around furniture,...

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Published on August 28, 2013 13:42

August 22, 2013

July/August ’13 Monthly: Batman – Arkham Series

The first game I ever really loved playing was Batman for the original Nintendo. I had just seen the 1989 bat-flick with Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson, and the idea of throwing batarangs and face-punching...

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Published on August 22, 2013 16:39

August 20, 2013

Random Musings

- Forever Saga Update: In case you're wondering, I'm working on a new edition of The Forever Saga: Flash.Unlike a Director's Cut where a book or film is usually longer, Flash will actually get shorter....

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Published on August 20, 2013 11:04

August 8, 2013

A Quote About Getting It Done

Ever feel like you're doing something great, but it's costing a lot? Like it doesn't make sense to keep going?

For my part, sometimes I ask God, "why make me an author? I'm so much better at everything...

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Published on August 08, 2013 15:47

August 6, 2013

Standing Out

You may have heard there's nothing new under the sun, that there are no more original stories to tell, and/or that it's all been done before. But you and I are unique from anyone else who has ever lived...

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Published on August 06, 2013 10:57

July 17, 2013

Who Gives You a Helping Hand?

In my younger days, I would often ride with my Dad in his truck, during which I'd be introduced to all sorts of classic music - The Beatles, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, etc. One day, Simon &...

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Published on July 17, 2013 12:06