By Diana C. Derringer “You’re never too old to learn.” “Get all the knowledge you can.” “Make the most of your opportunities.” The driving quest to learn and improve continues on as my dad enters his 80s. Yet this, along with his love for the fine art of communication, proved his undoing several years ago. […]
By Tim Sweetman It remains amazing that the simple pages of our books instantly grant us access to a whole new world. It’s earth-shaking how the combination of paper, ink, and imagination come together to form something that’s simply difficult to describe. The experiences found in many books are so deep, it often does feel […]
By Nicole R. Pramik Some of Jesus’ most powerful lessons were delivered through parables—and the art of the parable isn’t entirely lost in modern fiction. At their heart, all stories ponder the question, “What if?” But this becomes the backbone of speculative fiction, which encompasses the categories of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. This genre […]
By CaReese Rials In addition to working as a freelancer, I have the unique experience of working with kindergarteners. One of the most exciting parts of my job is witnessing the special moments where squiggly lines on paper become words with meaning. Once a child is able to discern the meaning of the letters on […]
By Candace Wood I claim no musicianship, but I certainly like to listen to music of all kinds. I turn on my radio or television from station to station and take my pick from a variety of music genres—classical, pop, country, easy listening, gospel, inspirational, seasonal. I’m also aware of elevator music or music in […]
