Caveat: This is a complicated post and might be boring to some readers.... fair warning. Discouragement It can be discouraging times for a Bible-believing Christian if you look around at all. The Charleston massacre, racism, the vitriol about Bruce (Caitlyn) Jenner's issues, the decision by SCOTUS on gay marriage, the Pope and ISIS. If … Continue reading The Power of Wisdom and Grace
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Guest Writer: Clarence Maupin
Prologue: Guest Writer I am writing on behalf of my Dad, Clarence Maupin. He was born in Southwestern Nebraska in 1933. He wrote out this manuscript longhand and asked me to write it up for other people. I asked him permission to put this on my website and he reluctantly agreed--he was hoping just … Continue reading Guest Writer: Clarence Maupin
‘Miracles and Dark Days: Review and Reflection’
Dark Days Ahead Several of my readers and students have asked me to address some of the recent social issues that are plaguing our world today. I have hesitated to put my opinions about these issues into print because of the current climate of volatile dialogue. You and I live in an era where making … Continue reading ‘Miracles and Dark Days: Review and Reflection’
Slow Grieving
I tend to avoid other people's autobiographical posts. Sometimes it can seem self-indulgent or like a form of auto-therapy. Nevertheless, I seem to keep writing them... During the last six months of my life, I have been in a season of slow grief. It's a refining time and one I've not enjoyed very much. … Continue reading Slow Grieving
Historical Mentors and Mistakes
Storytelling is a family tradition for me. My Dad and his seven brothers and sisters did that at every family reunion and then as time has progressed and we have all had plenty of mileage, my brothers and our families all do the same thing. Our family history is important to us and we find … Continue reading Historical Mentors and Mistakes
Rob Maupin 