Tag Archives: Lord of the Rings

An Ordinary Christian Speaking to Other Ordinary Christians by James R. Coggins

Posted on December 7, 2025 by jrcoggins

My mother was a godly woman. It was no accident. My parents got up early, and my father worked hard for long hours, so my mother would prepare a large breakfast for him. When he had gone to work, Mom … Continue reading →

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Replacement Policy

Posted on June 3, 2020 by jrcoggins

“What do you mean my coverage has been denied?” “I’m sorry, Mr. Grey. It’s company policy. This is the third total replacement claim you have made in—what?—a year.” “Well…” “Precisely. The company can’t keep covering these losses.” “But I need … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Eucatastrophe

Posted on December 15, 2018 by writinginoverdrive

Opinion by Jim Denney J. R. R. Tolkien, the creator of The Lord of the Rings, once wrote that his goal as a writer of fantasy was to provide for his readers an experience he called “the Consolation of the … Continue reading →