The American Christian is full of articles, commentary, and essays about the current social situatio Serious writing for Serious Christians.
Christian perspectives on social issues in America and around the world.
Great article on seeing past the singular events and looking at consistency.
You’re on vacation, sitting on the beach, watching your children play in the water. Everyone is full of sunshine and smiles. You think to yourself, “I’ve got a great family here. We’re doing alright.” Then, you have another thought. You remember being a kid on vacation with your family gro...
A white guy visits a black church...
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Posted inCommentary A White Guy Visits a Black Church Posted by By S. Daniel Smith September 19, 2022 This post previously appeared on my former blog. It has been moved to my new website in order to consolidate my writing work. My visit to Bayview Baptist Church started on a whim. It came about afte...
Of Nike and Chic-fil-a...
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Cut through the noise of an angry world and deepen your faith.
“Every time you make a decision, you express a value.” Pastor Steve Swisher
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Everyone has their favorite verse, and many have heard of what others think are key verses in the Bible. John 14:6, however, explains the power of Christ in both salvation and in our daily living. Read this Bible study to understand why that is true and what it means to you!
Do any of my military friends own horses? Or can anyone connect me to horse owners? It’s for a writing project. Thanks!
Friends who love Christian historical fiction. My novella is part of a group of books for Christmas. Several good books by known authors are on this list. Take a gander and enjoy!
Searching for your next favorite Christmas story? Look no further! This delightful selection of Christmas Historicals is available for a limited time.
Thoughts on the Dachau Concentration Camp, and the need to study history:
Posted inCommentary Travel My Visit to Dachau Posted by By S. Daniel Smith October 9, 2023 It’s not like it’s Auschwitz. I remember thinking that as I embarked on my trip to Dachau Concentration Camp in late April 2023. I mean, yeah, the N***s did horrible things here too, I’m sure (I didn’t...
Writing for publication is more than writing what you already know...
Posted inMy Writing Published Clip Addendums More than “Writing what you Know” Posted by By S. Daniel Smith August 9, 2023 This is a companion post for my article appearing in the Virginia Dept of Wildlife Resource’s fishing notes. The article is titled, “Small Water, Big Fun: Retention Pond...
A lot of Christians think that Sunday morning is all they need for their pursuit of Jesus. Think again...
Posted inCommentary Sunday Morning Doesn’t Count (at least not how you think it does) Posted by By S. Daniel Smith November 14, 2022 This post previously appeared on my former blog. It has been moved to my new website in order to consolidate my writing work. I can hear some Christians, the ones wh...
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Seriously the best podcast available on learning the difficult concepts in the Bible. I value The Bible Project as much as any other resource out there. If you're a podcast listener, give this one a go:
We often think of Martin Luther in terms of opening the floodgates of reformation, but he was also a mastermind of the publishing world. As someone trying to master modern forms of written communication, I found the book Brand Luther to be a very engaging read. While the book is not written from a Christian perspective, it treats the religious aspect respectfully. I highly recommend the book.
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Brand Luther: How an Unheralded Monk Turned His Small Town into a Center of Publishing, Made Himself the Most Famous Man in Europe--and Started the Protestant Reformation
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We cannot merely be the church of the unborn. We must be also the church of the young, the church of the adults, the church of the poor, the church of the needy, the church of the confused, and so much more.
With the repeal of Roe v Wade, a deep dive on what the church should do next.
Posted inBeliever's POV The Abortion Issue: Now the Real Work Begins Posted by By S. Daniel Smith September 4, 2022 Waskom City Council voting to create a sanctuary for the unborn. Photo courtesy of the Washington Post. Since Roe v Wade’s overturn in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, ...
Headline: Local Virginia Beach church supports Hurricane Ida relief effort:
Posted inBeliever's POV Believer’s POV 11 September 2021 Posted by By admin September 11, 2021No Comments As Hurricane Ida continues to cause issues for the New Orleans area of Louisiana, local Hampton Roads congregation Essential Church concluded an effort this week to support a congregation in S...
Hurricane Ida relief effort and my 9-11 story starts at the 26:30 mark.
As Hurricane Ida continues to cause issues for the New Orleans area of Louisiana, local Hampton Roads congregation Essential Church concluded an effort this week to support a congregation in St. Charles Parish. Alex Goff, Essential Church's commun...
Hurricane Ida Relief effort from a Virginia Beach church:
As Hurricane Ida continues to cause issues for the New Orleans area of Louisiana, local Hampton Roads congregation Essential Church concluded an effort this week to support a congregation in St. Charles Parish. Alex Goff, Essential Church's commun...
Hurricane Ida relief and a 9-11 story:
Posted inBeliever's POV Believer’s POV 11 September 2021 Posted by By admin September 11, 2021No Comments As Hurricane Ida continues to cause issues for the New Orleans area of Louisiana, local Hampton Roads congregation Essential Church concluded an effort this week to support a congregation in S...
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My son went back for his first day of his sophomore year at Regent university today. High schooler and grade schooler start back in a few weeks. Praying for a successful year!
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