by Dean Merrill | Mar 17, 2019 | Articles
Certain attributes stand out in a crowd, no matter what you do. Red hair, for example. Unusual height (ask me about that one!). A non-majority skin color. Other things, however, can be covered over. Especially in the spiritual realm. I … Read more...
by Dean Merrill | Mar 17, 2019 | Articles
About five weeks ago I wrote a post here about finding the will to forgive those who offend us, belittle us, or make us look bad in the eyes of our friends. I told the story of the former Nazi … Read more...
by Dean Merrill | Mar 17, 2019 | Articles
My city, though only a half-million in population, has the No. 1 Subaru dealership in America. Here in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, the all-wheel-drive feature means they sell a ton of Legacy models (plus Imprezas, Foresters, Crosstreks and … Read more...
by Dean Merrill | Mar 17, 2019 | Articles
Once upon a time … If you’re a storywriter, people expect you to construct a plot that’s reasonable. The characters in your story need to behave consistently with their personal values (whether good or evil). The loving mother gets up … Read more...
by Dean Merrill | Mar 17, 2019 | Articles
“Done for another year!” I yelped around nine o’clock last night as I put the finishing touches on our federal and state income tax returns. (Okay, I know at least half of you are muttering, “Show-off …,” while the other … Read more...
