With the publication of my collection of stories, Of Stars and Space, this is part 5 in a series of posts about the inspiration behind each of the twelve stories. One of the things you learn as a foster parent is to never say a negative thing about a child’s biological parents. It doesn’t matterContinue reading “The inspiration behind “Strange Walls” (Of Stars and Space)”
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The inspiration behind “Flowers for Every Day” (Of Stars and Space)
With the publication of my collection of stories, Of Stars and Space, this is part 4 in a series of posts about the inspiration behind each of the twelve stories. Sometimes it doesn’t take much to inspire a story. This is true of “Flowers for Every Day.” It is, indeed, a short story, one ofContinue reading “The inspiration behind “Flowers for Every Day” (Of Stars and Space)”
The inspiration behind “Burn” (Of Stars and Space)
With the publication of my collection of stories, Of Stars and Space, this is part 3 in a series of posts about the inspiration behind each of the twelve stories. Several years ago, an online magazine ran a lengthy story, filled with pictures, of the Burning Man festival. Going to such a festival would notContinue reading “The inspiration behind “Burn” (Of Stars and Space)”
The inspiration behind “First Date” (Of Stars and Space)
With the publication of my collection of stories, Of Stars and Space, this is part 2 in a series of posts about the inspiration behind each of the twelve stories. Writer’s block is frustrating. You sit at your computer, stare at your screen, wanting to write, longing to write, and yet your brain produces nothing.Continue reading “The inspiration behind “First Date” (Of Stars and Space)”
The inspiration behind “Addict” (Of Stars and Space)
With the publication of my collection of stories, Of Stars and Space, this is part 1 in a series of posts about the inspiration behind each of the twelve stories. “Addict” is a story that was a few years in the making but only recently came together. I wanted to address the topic of addictionContinue reading “The inspiration behind “Addict” (Of Stars and Space)”
5 Favorite Authors :: Faves for 40
May is the month I turn 40. To celebrate, I thought I’d do a series of posts about some of my favorite things. Today: 5 Favorite Authors, in no particular order 1. Francis Schaeffer. He was a well-respected thinker and Christian apologist in the 1960s&70s. Yet, he was not a hardened intellectual. He had greatContinue reading “5 Favorite Authors :: Faves for 40”
Book Recommendation: The Money Challenge
God designed us not to be hoarders, but conduits thorough which his generosity flows.[1] Generosity is part of the heart of Christianity. God overflows with generosity toward us through Jesus, as he replaces our debt of sin with the infinite wealth of his righteousness. As God is generous to us, so a heart moved byContinue reading “Book Recommendation: The Money Challenge”
Mike Bergman 