For many years I wrote about fiction, story, belief, ordinary life, and the questions that shaped my work. More than two thousand essays remain here—not because every one represents my current thinking, but because together they tell the story of a writer learning over time.
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The archive begins with the most recent writing. Use the numbered pages below to move backward through time.
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Drafting novel #12. Day 95 (102322)
Why am I doing this? Find the answer here. Today’s live, onscreen recording: Click the following link to view and listen to today’s recording (sorry I ran into…
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Questioning the Resurrection. Part 1 (of 3)
By David Madison By Robert Conner, with Interpolations by David Madison[Note from David Madison: This article was written by Robert Conner, who asked me to review it and add…
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16 Life-Learnings from 16 Years of The Marginalian
Here’s the link to this article. It’s a must read. Reflections on keeping the soul intact and alive and worthy of itself. BY MARIA POPOVA The Marginalian was born…
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10/22/2022 biking
My daily routine.
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Drafting novel #12. Day 94 (102222)
Why am I doing this? Find the answer here. Today’s live, onscreen recording: Click the following link to view and listen to today’s recording (sorry about the quality…
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A Pop-Quiz for Christians, Number 5
By David Madison 09/30/22 Here’s the link for this article. Reading the Bible to spot the incoherence of theology Many years ago I met a young man who had…
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Faith vs. Fact, by Jerry Coyne. Reading Session #3 (continuing Chapter 1, The Problem)
This is a great book. Eye-opening, especially to those who’ve never considered the incompatibility of science and religion. I encourage you to watch my computer screen, listen, and…
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Drafting novel #12. Day 93 (102122)
Why am I doing this? Find the answer here. Today’s live, onscreen recording: Click the following link to view and listen to today’s recording. https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c36rYiVu1Tx Fiction writing websites…
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A Pop-Quiz for Christians, Number 4
By David Madison 08/12/2022 Here’s the link to this article. The questions are getting tougher Wouldn’t it be cool if Christians could settle their differences? What an embarrassment that…
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Drafting novel #12. Day 92 (102022)
Why am I doing this? Find the answer here. Today’s live, onscreen recording: Click the following link to view and listen to today’s recording. https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/c36Y3eVueqw Fiction writing websites…
Richard L. Fricks 