Monthly Archives: July 2019

How do You Forgive the Unforgivable?

Posted on July 19, 2019 by

I’ve just finished the first draft of the novelization of my feature film Over-the-Rhine (distribution plans in-the-works), a story about the hard work of forgiveness, and more. How do you forgive the unforgiveable? To begin with, you have to remember … Continue reading →

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Amazing Street Art

Posted on July 18, 2019 by

It’s no news that I love public art. Many street art pieces (often not officially sanctioned and therefore temporary) take their cue from their settings, commenting whimsically or seriously upon the world we live in. Enjoy! (Click on any image … Continue reading →

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Lights, Camera, Action

Posted on July 17, 2019 by

Originally posted on Matthew Winters (Honest Thoughts from a Pastor):
The countdown begins. The band begins to play. A worship team skillfully sings the latest and greatest worship songs while those in the back flash lights and cue the smoke…

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The Audience Roared!

Posted on July 16, 2019 by

A quick update and thank you to those who visited my pre-scheduled posts over the last five days. And thank you, each of you, for excusing me (notice how I assume you do?) for not visiting your blogs during that … Continue reading →

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The Waiter from Hell?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

All I wanted from our server was for him to tell us what the specials were, to make a few recommendations, and then bring us our food, quickly and hotly (is that a word?). Instead, he seemed offended at everything, … Continue reading →

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The 7 Modern Sins

Posted on July 14, 2019 by

Some things never change. (Thanks to Gregory Joel for introducing me to this quote)

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Marital Math

Posted on July 13, 2019 by

“Marriage halves our griefs, doubles our joys, and quadruples our expenses.” ~G. K. Chesterton

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