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Letter to Leo by James R. Coggins
In the course of my historical research, I came across the following letter in the Russian Archives. Books for Today Publishing Company, 123 Fourth Avenue, New York, New York Dear Mr. Tolstoy: Thank you for submitting your book War and … Continue reading
Reflections on a Pandemic
Unique world events offer a unique opportunity to learn new lessons. Here are a few we have had an opportunity to learn recently. 1. It’s a small world. The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically demonstrated how interconnected the modern world is. … Continue reading
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Plush and Plastic Puppies by James R. Coggins
I learn so much from my grandchildren. For instance, if it were not for my grandchildren, I would never have become acquainted with Paw Patrol. And I would not have had the opportunity to watch each episode so often that … Continue reading
Twice upon a Time by James R. Coggins
The handsome prince kissed the beautiful sleeping princess, and she woke up. They got married and lived happily ever after. That was in the good old days when writers could write stories they way they should be written. Nowadays, the … Continue reading
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Tagged cruelty to animals, dragon, handsome prince, Hansel and Gretel, sleeping princess
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How We Did It by James R. Coggins
A little while ago, my wife and I quietly celebrated our 41st wedding anniversary. Many friends our age and many people at our church just accepted this milestone as a normal part of married life. The week we were celebrating … Continue reading
A Darkness More Than Night by James R. Coggins
“You don’t go into the darkness without the darkness going into you,” Michael Connelly says in his novel, A Darkness More Than Night. It is one of the very interesting and highly successful murder mysteries Connelly has written. In this … Continue reading
Drummers Drumming by James R. Coggins
When my daughters were teenagers and began to bring home young men, I would attempt to engage them in conversation. One day, the conversation gravitated toward music. “Are you a musician?” I asked one prospect. Yeah,” he replied. “I’m a … Continue reading
Who Were the Wise Men, and Why Did They Go to Bethlehem?
Matthew 2:1-12 tells the familiar story of the “wise men” coming to worship the baby Jesus. The story forms part of Christmas celebrations every year all over the world. In fact, in traditional church calendars, the wise men have their … Continue reading
Christmas Belief
It is the season when everyone in the movies and on television talks about believing—but what they really mean is pretending. Belief is about committing yourself to someone or something. Pretending is about playing games and living in a fantasy … Continue reading
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Tagged belief, Dr Seuss, Miracle on 34th Street, popular culture, pretending, Santa Claus, The Santa Claus, Yes Virginia
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Finding Our Calling
I have a young grandson who is having trouble deciding what he wants to be when he grows up. He keeps encountering new occupations and changing his mind. When he started school, he decided he wanted to be a principal. … Continue reading
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Tagged accountant, calling, fireman, garbage, garbage collector, horses, ice cream factory, occupation, recycling, TV, westerns, writing
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Away from the Puck
He is a young, professional hockey player, highly valued for his ability to score goals. For this reason, he has the potential to have a long and successful career as a professional athlete. He can be a star. But this … Continue reading
Living for God in a Pagan Society: What Daniel Can Teach Us
Do you ever feel confused or disappointed with what is going on in the world? Do you feel helpless before unwelcome trends in society? Do you feel pressured and isolated by what seems to be a pagan, God-defying culture all … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian living, Christian persecution, Daniel, non=Christian society, pagan society
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Handling Criticism by James R. Coggins
Anyone with a public profile, including writers, inevitably receives criticism from to time. How do we handle it? I know criticism bothers some people greatly, but I have never had a great problem with it. Some of this has to … Continue reading
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Fortune Cookies
Have you ever experienced opening a fortune cookie and finding a message that seemed very appropriate to your situation? A while back, I was in a Chinese restaurant. My dinner companion ate three fortune cookies and found three messages: • … Continue reading
It Was a Dark and Stormy Conversation
(A Short Story) “Harder was climbing out of a deep, dark well toward a distant, insistent ringing when his hand slipped under the pillow for his snub-nose 38 and he blasted the alarm clock, which was a replacement for the … Continue reading
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