They promised us a meteor shower
-For S. They had promised us a meteor shower, but all we saw were lightning bugs. Down the street, you could hear the lowing and occasional roars of livestock, the bulls and broncos that had …
The Pedestrian
What’s so hard about being an adult with Autism?
There’s a phrase I frequently repeat when I’m frustrated: “There is no such thing as an Autistic adult.” I adopted this phrase after reading the linked blog post. In truth, I often find myself frustrated. …
Would Jesus unfriend them on Facebook?
Would Jesus unfriend them on Facebook? What a silly fruitless question… maybe. Recently, I was challenged on the issue of love. I think this is good for us all to go through. It is so …
In memory of Mom
It has now been over 16 years since my Mom passed. Additionally, my father has now passed and the family home has been sold out of the family. I still miss Mom. I still get …
Speaker Mike Johnson and the painful cost of “Heroism”
I just saw the news that Mike Johnson from Louisiana was elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives. As he became the leading contender some of my friends began a group chat about it. …
Faith on View ranked a top Christian website
Faith on View first received the honor of being ranked as a top Christian website on Feedspot in June 2020. Another honor was just added in 2023. Feedspot considers five categories when establishing rankings: Quality …
Remembering who I am
When I was growing up, whenever I would go on a trip without the family my father would turn to me just before I left and say, “Remember who you are.” As my own children …
To those who knock
It was May of 2014 and I was staying Memorial Day weekend at All Saints of America Orthodox Church in De Queen, AR. I woke up early Saturday morning to take a day trip. I …
Marking the passage of time every time we fail or thrive
It has been cool and slow in coming this year, but Spring feels like the true beginning of a new cycle of life even though the calendar says we started counting the days afresh five …
A Triumph of Love
My last essay, A Birthday (and Holiday) Lamentation, was a very personal exploration of some serious challenges in my life currently. It is a hard and sad post. Yet, there is hope. My wife, Pamela, …