using big theological terms like a pro

Normally I like to send out emails on the weekend.  But this weekend my brain just didn’t want to work.  Does that ever happen to you?  Every time I wanted to sit down and dash off something profound and witty, it just said “nope, no way.” So I...

an Agatha Christie Old Testament

Do you like to read mysteries? Is it fun to pit yourself against the author to see if you can figure out whodunnit before the sleuth?  Or are you maybe the kind of reader who never figures it out first, but loves all the twists and turns and red herrings? There is...

Breaking out the maximum nerd

I’m on a kick about the Old Testament. I suppose in some circles that might be considered gauche.  But I don’t care. I’ll happily embrace the Bible Nerd ethos. I’m working on a secret project right now that will double down on the Old Testament...

let you in on a secret

It’s been 2,273 days (almost 6.25 years) since I launched my second book. (The first book is a different story for a different email.) Since then, I’ve published another 10 books. Plus a handful of short stories. Some days it feels pretty random.  Other...

I failed (I’m sorry)

Reader Ian responded to last week’s e-mail and asked, “What about your new book? is it finished yet or when will it be available to buy?” Well, this is where I failed.  I thought I could get it all wrapped up and out this weekend.  I was hoping to...