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Christians Foregoing Facebook for 'Digital Fasting'
(October 28, 2009)
In an age when many religious leaders embrace the latest technology and even "tweet" from the pulpit, some are reassessing the potential negative impact of online overload. -
A Common Culture in the Age of Blogging?
(May 26, 2005)
The rise of the blogosphere continues to change the face of American culture. According to observers, the internet is now home to millions of web-logs (more commonly known as "blogs"), and something like eleven million Americans claim to have started blogs themselves. All this adds up to a major shift in our national culture and a massive threat to the dominance of what is now nostalgically called "mainstream media" (or "MSM"). Now, art critic Terry Teachout offers this observation: "The simplest description of this change is also the starkest one: the common culture of widely shared values and knowledge that once helped to unite Americans of all creeds, colors, and classes no longer exists." -
Condoms, Endemic Abortion Rates...etc.
(January 18, 2005)
...missing the point the critics demand an answer... -
SIGHTINGS: "EVELYN" RECAP
(June 8, 2006)
Chris Well 's new thriller Deliver Us From Evelyn was recently ranked thye fifth most discussed book on the web -- putting Evelyn in the same list with Da Vinci, Harry Potter and the Wicked Witch of the West ... -
Muted Reaction to Hugo Chavez's Outburst
(September 21, 2006)
Reaction to Hugo Chavez's Bush-bashing tirade at the United Nations on Wednesday drew little or no response in most quarters, except for liberal Democratic blogs, where cheers for Chavez dominated the discourse. -
Hillary's Obama Assassination Fantasy?
(May 27, 2008)
This week Hillary gave them what they wanted: she ‘invoked’ (whatever the heck that means) the assassination of Bobby Kennedy. They’ve been waiting for something like this. The blogs have been buzzing for months with what fellow Townhall columnist, Mark Steyn calls, “Obama assassination porn;” that is, detailed fantasies in which Obama is felled by an assassin’s bullet, often in mid-speech. -
The People’s Blog: Presidential Choices, Poverty Busters and Chick Lit
(August 15, 2008)
Today’s edition of The People’s Blog is definitely a potpourri of sorts. Hopefully, there’s something here for everyone. And if not, there are plenty of other blogs here at Crosswalk to choose from. The nonscented choice is yours. -
Writers: Don't Self-Publish; Ignore My Blogging Advice
(September 19, 2008)
A reader asked, "Do you think it is worthwhile to self-publish or write e-books for a new writer who doesn’t have a platform and wants to build a base? And do you have any tips about how to build a blog following?" Here's my answer. -
How I Blog (and Why I'm Taking a Break From It)
(October 14, 2008)
Man, I really should think of something Witty and Engaging to write right here. And I will. I will. Seriously. Any minute now... -
End of a good week...
(June 13, 2003)
...but not before we knock on a few more heads! -
Still Crazy...
(January 19, 2004)
The Democratic hopefuls can't keep their feet out of their mouths. Is anyone paying attention? -
LEARNING CURVE #061: CARNIVALE 3!
(April 19, 2005)
The third monthly "Celebration of New Christian Fiction " has been launched on blogs everywhere. Also, a new blog to keep you updated on this Saturday's 24 Hour Comics Day . -
Many thanks...an Instalanche...and a correction...
(July 19, 2005)
Sorry that I have not blogged in a number of days...but I want to be transparent and honest here... -
LEARNING CURVE #095: IT'S A WRAP!
(July 26, 2005)
A final report from Chris Well's recent blog-to-blog tour, taking Forgiving Solomon Long on the road. -
Liberals just making stuff up... RATHER STANDS BY BUSH STORY
(September 28, 2005)
More than a year later - and after Dan Rather got fired (excuse me - stepped aside) for doing such slipshod, lazy and agenda based "journalism"... he still stands by the story... -
SIGHTINGS #160: MONDAY LINKS
(May 1, 2006)
Pointing you to links about Over The Hedge ... MercyMe ... a host of Christian novelists ... and more. -
Googling "Impartiality + Conservative Web Sites"
(May 23, 2006)
Last week I wrote of the possibility of government censorship on the Internet (Censoring the Internet, May 19). "If you've never considered the possibility that the federal government might one day tell you what websites you could access..." I stated, not realizing that not the feds, but the most popular search engine on the Net has chosen to tinker with the supposed impartiality of their search algorithms and censor certain websites. -
Film Festival Director Raves About 'Assassinate Bush' Movie
(September 1, 2006)
"Xenophobia, the hidden costs of war and the nature of civil liberties in a hyper-media age all come under the microscope" in a controversial movie depicting the fictional assassination of President Bush. -
Tom DeLay Launches Blog for Conservative Viewpoints
(December 11, 2006)
Former Rep. Tom DeLay says the blogosphere is key to "shaping and motivating the current conservative movement," and with that in mind, the Texas Republican has just launched a blog of his own. -
The Man in the Dolphin Suit
(April 25, 2007)
It wasn’t really even a dolphin suit: It was just a ruined plastic dolphin pool toy. But it was definitely inspiration enough for me to change topics.
