

Deep Inside Your Armor
(a Steve Orr Bible reflection) In a story I’ve considered writing, the three Bethany siblings are the children of well-off olive oil...
1 day ago


ON MISSIONARIES: A PERSONAL VIEW (4)
During our first term in PNG, Joice almost died. It was due to an ectopic pregnancy, misdiagnosed by a doctor when we were teaching in...
2 days ago


Looking Back
(A Steve Orr Bible reflection) I'm pretty sure where it went wrong was having the 11-year-old drive the tractor. We were at the farm of...
Jun 25


MISSIONARIES: A PERSONAL VIEW (1)
I am writing this series on missionaries, which is an interesting topic. I know something about them, so many of my comments will be...
Jun 24


“Waking Up in the Seventh Grade”
(a Steve Orr Bible reflection) When I tell the story of my life, I start with, “I woke up in the seventh grade.” It’s because that’s...
Jun 18


ON BEING STUBBORN (3)
I have been writing about stubbornness because I know something about it. I have been stubborn, very much so, and at times when I have,...
Jun 17


Seeking Beauty
On Sunday, I had the opportunity to peek into four backyards around town. They were all on the 2025 Heart of Texas Pond and Water Garden...
Jun 11


600 Words (Or Less)
(a Steve Orr Bible reflection) The challenge was to write a short story. Like all good stories, it had to be engaging and able to stand...
Jun 11


ON BEING STUBBORN (2)
I mentioned that we can learn some things by observing the stubbornness of children. When children trust their parents’ judgment and...
Jun 10


The Secret Strength of Hobbits
(a Steve Orr Bible reflection) The basic story of The Lord of the Rings is this: A too-powerful magic ring must be taken to Mordor to...
Jun 4