There are some link-worthy posts out there today. Make sure you check these out.
First off John C. Wright gives a wonderful little essay on the the rationality of Christianity compared to other world paradigms. I don’t agree with the first few paragraphs all the way, but still worth a look.
Then Mike Duran gives a good exposition of the paradoxes in Christianity, and the changing viewpoints in physics. Again, a thoughtful post.
There are some link-worthy posts out there today. Make sure you check these out.
First off John C. Wright gives a wonderful little essay on the the rationality of Christianity compared to other world paradigms. I don’t agree with the first few paragraphs all the way, but still worth a look.
Then Mike Duran gives a good exposition of the paradoxes in Christianity, and the changing viewpoints in physics. Again, a thoughtful post.
I’ve decided that I have a super power. It is uncanny how this ability manifests time and time again in times of stress. I’ve always imagined being able to fly, having super strength, or having laser beams come from my eyes to zap the twit that just cut me off in traffic. I never thought something like this would happen to plain, ordinary me.
Now I wonder how I can harness my gift for the greater good. What can I do to serve people with this amazing power?
What is this awesome and terrible display of super-human ability, you ask?
I have the ability to make traffic lights turn red.
DO NOT LAUGH. It proves itself over and again. I will be hurrying to work, running to the store, or on a leisurely drive through town. It never fails. The crimson orb hanging in the intersection glows in my presence. Why I would be chosen for such a talent does vex me. Also, how can I use it effectively to fight crime and evil-doers? Perhaps I drive around with a police scanner, and start following any nefarious people and trap them at the light? I must ponder this…
Anyone else out there have some ability, something unique that you can’t explain, but you know it is meant to be wielded by you alone? What is this gift, and how do you use it?
I’ve decided that I have a super power. It is uncanny how this ability manifests time and time again in times of stress. I’ve always imagined being able to fly, having super strength, or having laser beams come from my eyes to zap the twit that just cut me off in traffic. I never thought something like this would happen to plain, ordinary me.
Now I wonder how I can harness my gift for the greater good. What can I do to serve people with this amazing power?
What is this awesome and terrible display of super-human ability, you ask?
I have the ability to make traffic lights turn red.
DO NOT LAUGH. It proves itself over and again. I will be hurrying to work, running to the store, or on a leisurely drive through town. It never fails. The crimson orb hanging in the intersection glows in my presence. Why I would be chosen for such a talent does vex me. Also, how can I use it effectively to fight crime and evil-doers? Perhaps I drive around with a police scanner, and start following any nefarious people and trap them at the light? I must ponder this…
Anyone else out there have some ability, something unique that you can’t explain, but you know it is meant to be wielded by you alone? What is this gift, and how do you use it?
I’m taking a little break from reviewing books for blog tours. The biggest thing was that the books for December and January weren’t ones I was interested in reading or reviewing. However, I have been in a mode of continually having reading obligations. I enjoy the reading of a variety of things, and it is great to participate and get books. I found that I wasn’t able to read other books that may interest me due to my commitments.
I’ll keep highlighting books for the CFBA and CSFF tours here through those months, so I can add to the internet buzz. I’ll continue to post relating fiction. I just want to branch my reading out a little bit.
There’s several books I already know I want to read. I have Gilead, always touted as a must read. I would like to start Rene Gutteridge’s Boo series. I have an adventure by Tom Morrisey. I need to get into Fugitives of Chaos by John C. Wright. To borrow a quote from a friend, “my to-be-read pile threatens low-flying aircraft.”
I’m also looking to read some other books outside of areas I’m not usually reading. Can you believe I’ve never read Dean Koontz? I’d like to check out one of his. Anyone have any recommendations regarding him? I’d prefer more on the suspense side than horror. I’ve had one person recommend Odd Thomas. Any other suggestions for Koontz? How about general fiction overall? I’m actually trying to stay away from CBA books for a month, to see what else is going on in publishing.
What say you people? Can you help me out?