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Bruce Maples

Journalism 101

I am the son of a journalist, and have always had a strong interest in both the product and the process. Both are becoming more and more suspect. Time after time, I read stories where it is obvious that the reporter did not ask any follow-ups. There has been

A Few Quick Links for Christians

It's almost Sunday, and time for a few links for fellow Christians to check out... * Faithful Progressive, a new (to me) blog that looks promising * * Christian Alliance for Progress, a new site (and organization?) subtitled "The Movement to Reclaim Christianity and Transform American Politics." I'

Neuromancer Redux?

Just finished the latest novel by William Gibson (whom I didn't know was even still alive, much less writing). I have long thought his Neuromancer was one of the most amazing novels I've ever read, especially when you compare his insights into the digital future (which

Courage to Write, Courage to Speak

I've been re-reading an important book in my life, The Courage to Write by Ralph Keyes. The basic premise, of course, is that fear in all its infinite variety is part and parcel of writing, and that the act of writing is itself an act of courage.

A Paean to Small Joys

Let us sing the praises of small joys, of everyday joys, of the little blessings so often missed and ignored: -- Of independent coffeehouses, in old buildings with wooden floors, with classical music playing on the CD player and young people with dreadlocks behind the counter. -- Of independent bookstores right next

Ethics versus Morals

As we prepare for the inauguration and reflect on recent and current events, we may find benefit in the comparison of ethics versus morals. Morals, according to the dictionary, is "concerned with the judgment of the goodness or badness of human action." And when it comes to judgment,