A satirical article introducing "The Mere Oxford Inkling Erudition Chart." The attached chart pro... more A satirical article introducing "The Mere Oxford Inkling Erudition Chart." The attached chart provides a number of phrases which can be variously assembled to create nonsensical sentences posing as academic insights.
Seventeen military-themed haiku arranged in an overarching haiku format. They include a number of... more Seventeen military-themed haiku arranged in an overarching haiku format. They include a number of related themes familiar to those who have served in the armed forces. (The author makes no claim to being a poet.)
In C.S. Lewis' The Pilgrim's Regress (1933), he portrays a number of religious teachers or stewar... more In C.S. Lewis' The Pilgrim's Regress (1933), he portrays a number of religious teachers or stewards, who advocate a variety of paths to the Landlord (God). This article examines the cases made by the diverse stewards in this allegory inspired by John Bunyan's classic work.
A detailed analysis of the composition of Aslan's army as described in The Chronicles of Narnia. ... more A detailed analysis of the composition of Aslan's army as described in The Chronicles of Narnia. Features charts describes the attributes of both Good (Narnian) and Evil forces.
One of the "ghosts" observed by C.S. Lewis during his "vision" described in The Great Divorce was... more One of the "ghosts" observed by C.S. Lewis during his "vision" described in The Great Divorce was a prominent liberal theologian during his lifetime. He persists in his errors despite the pleas of a colleague who points to the Truth. This brief article discusses the encounter.
Advice from Martin Luther for offering compassionate care to those who mourn. (The Lutheran Witne... more Advice from Martin Luther for offering compassionate care to those who mourn. (The Lutheran Witness 140:11 November 2021)
During America's 1976 bicentennial, science fiction author Frederik Pohl wrote an article postula... more During America's 1976 bicentennial, science fiction author Frederik Pohl wrote an article postulating what the world would look like during its tricentennial. The current essay--which includes the entire text of Pohl's article, which was written for a military chaplain publication--appears in a contemporary journal for a primarily military chaplain audience. The essay contextualizes Pohl's original article and offers some comments about the status of his predictions nearly half a century after they were made.
A compilation of primary source reports from United States Army Base Hospitals during WWI. Includ... more A compilation of primary source reports from United States Army Base Hospitals during WWI. Includes excerpts related to the challenges of the Influenza Epidemic, and the role of military chaplains in responding to the crisis.
The story of a respected member of the clergy who chose to become a line commander during the Ame... more The story of a respected member of the clergy who chose to become a line commander during the American Civil War, rather than serve as a chaplain.
The Book of Worship for United States Forces is an interfaith resource intended for use by member... more The Book of Worship for United States Forces is an interfaith resource intended for use by members of the American military. As such, it includes materials from a wide range of sources. The inclusion of one hymn, written by Sydney Carter, created a controversy ultimately resulting in its removal. The article discusses the suitability of this particular work for a hymnal primarily used by mainline and evangelical Christians. It also poses the question of whether or not it is possible to create an interfaith resource appreciated by all.
An interview with William Christopher, the actor who portrayed the character in the historic tele... more An interview with William Christopher, the actor who portrayed the character in the historic television series.
A consideration of some of the aspects of ministry as a military chaplain that differ from minist... more A consideration of some of the aspects of ministry as a military chaplain that differ from ministry in the common civilian context. [Missio Apostolica 19.1 (May 2011): 56-65].
Pseudepigraphical epistle addressing the question of whether Christians can serve in the military... more Pseudepigraphical epistle addressing the question of whether Christians can serve in the military. [Military Chaplains' Review (Summer 1987): 99-106]
An introduction to the life and ministry of Ellen E. Gibson, who was the first woman to serve as ... more An introduction to the life and ministry of Ellen E. Gibson, who was the first woman to serve as a military chaplain in the United States.
An introduction to the life and writing of E.P. Roe, who served as a Union chaplain in the Americ... more An introduction to the life and writing of E.P. Roe, who served as a Union chaplain in the American Civil War.
A brief introduction to the argument made against publicly funded military chaplains in the ninet... more A brief introduction to the argument made against publicly funded military chaplains in the nineteenth century. Includes excerpts and illustrations from The Freethinker's Pictorial Text-Book.
A satirical article introducing "The Mere Oxford Inkling Erudition Chart." The attached chart pro... more A satirical article introducing "The Mere Oxford Inkling Erudition Chart." The attached chart provides a number of phrases which can be variously assembled to create nonsensical sentences posing as academic insights.
Seventeen military-themed haiku arranged in an overarching haiku format. They include a number of... more Seventeen military-themed haiku arranged in an overarching haiku format. They include a number of related themes familiar to those who have served in the armed forces. (The author makes no claim to being a poet.)
In C.S. Lewis' The Pilgrim's Regress (1933), he portrays a number of religious teachers or stewar... more In C.S. Lewis' The Pilgrim's Regress (1933), he portrays a number of religious teachers or stewards, who advocate a variety of paths to the Landlord (God). This article examines the cases made by the diverse stewards in this allegory inspired by John Bunyan's classic work.
A detailed analysis of the composition of Aslan's army as described in The Chronicles of Narnia. ... more A detailed analysis of the composition of Aslan's army as described in The Chronicles of Narnia. Features charts describes the attributes of both Good (Narnian) and Evil forces.
One of the "ghosts" observed by C.S. Lewis during his "vision" described in The Great Divorce was... more One of the "ghosts" observed by C.S. Lewis during his "vision" described in The Great Divorce was a prominent liberal theologian during his lifetime. He persists in his errors despite the pleas of a colleague who points to the Truth. This brief article discusses the encounter.
Advice from Martin Luther for offering compassionate care to those who mourn. (The Lutheran Witne... more Advice from Martin Luther for offering compassionate care to those who mourn. (The Lutheran Witness 140:11 November 2021)
During America's 1976 bicentennial, science fiction author Frederik Pohl wrote an article postula... more During America's 1976 bicentennial, science fiction author Frederik Pohl wrote an article postulating what the world would look like during its tricentennial. The current essay--which includes the entire text of Pohl's article, which was written for a military chaplain publication--appears in a contemporary journal for a primarily military chaplain audience. The essay contextualizes Pohl's original article and offers some comments about the status of his predictions nearly half a century after they were made.
A compilation of primary source reports from United States Army Base Hospitals during WWI. Includ... more A compilation of primary source reports from United States Army Base Hospitals during WWI. Includes excerpts related to the challenges of the Influenza Epidemic, and the role of military chaplains in responding to the crisis.
The story of a respected member of the clergy who chose to become a line commander during the Ame... more The story of a respected member of the clergy who chose to become a line commander during the American Civil War, rather than serve as a chaplain.
The Book of Worship for United States Forces is an interfaith resource intended for use by member... more The Book of Worship for United States Forces is an interfaith resource intended for use by members of the American military. As such, it includes materials from a wide range of sources. The inclusion of one hymn, written by Sydney Carter, created a controversy ultimately resulting in its removal. The article discusses the suitability of this particular work for a hymnal primarily used by mainline and evangelical Christians. It also poses the question of whether or not it is possible to create an interfaith resource appreciated by all.
An interview with William Christopher, the actor who portrayed the character in the historic tele... more An interview with William Christopher, the actor who portrayed the character in the historic television series.
A consideration of some of the aspects of ministry as a military chaplain that differ from minist... more A consideration of some of the aspects of ministry as a military chaplain that differ from ministry in the common civilian context. [Missio Apostolica 19.1 (May 2011): 56-65].
Pseudepigraphical epistle addressing the question of whether Christians can serve in the military... more Pseudepigraphical epistle addressing the question of whether Christians can serve in the military. [Military Chaplains' Review (Summer 1987): 99-106]
An introduction to the life and ministry of Ellen E. Gibson, who was the first woman to serve as ... more An introduction to the life and ministry of Ellen E. Gibson, who was the first woman to serve as a military chaplain in the United States.
An introduction to the life and writing of E.P. Roe, who served as a Union chaplain in the Americ... more An introduction to the life and writing of E.P. Roe, who served as a Union chaplain in the American Civil War.
A brief introduction to the argument made against publicly funded military chaplains in the ninet... more A brief introduction to the argument made against publicly funded military chaplains in the nineteenth century. Includes excerpts and illustrations from The Freethinker's Pictorial Text-Book.
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Account of the ministry of military chaplains in the wake of the crash of a Korean airliner in Guam in 1997.
Account of the ministry of military chaplains in the wake of the crash of a Korean airliner in Guam in 1997.