“An object at rest will stay at rest…” is the beginning of Newton’s First Law. The idea is that a physical body will remain at rest unless acted upon by an external force. Not, scripture, I know. That does not mean it is not the truth. Scripture does not contain all that is true. It does not even cover all there is about Jesus that is true. Don’t take my word for that, listen to John the Beloved. “And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written...

Writing can be confusing. I was once told that I was too much of a Pollyanna to call myself a horror writer. I’m told I have lost my way “writing all that devil stuff”. My writing is a nice hobby. So, I’ve been told in an isn’t-that nice pat-on-the head voice. Then, strangers confess they have all my books while wanting to know when the next one is coming. Reviews say that one of my stories was predictable. Another found my ending surprising and it made them think. Meanwhile the AI...

Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. Proverbs 8:14, 17 Most people are familiar with Jesus’ proclamation that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He is also Understanding. Solomon was writing in this passage the words that God was speaking. God offers many wonderful promises in this chapter. All of them seem to hinge on gaining understanding. The most important thing to understand...