Exploring Christ’s perspective

Science and Faith complement each other.
Faith tells us who created everything
Science tells us how it works
I write SciFi and commentary about where they meet

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Tue, 17 Dec 2024
a man juggling oranges and watermelons while standing on a lawn in front of trees

 
The writer’s life always involves juggling. When I toss the oranges high, I have to squint at their tiny black dots against the bright sky. The trick is, as they hurtle back down, to discern which of those dots are actually watermelons that snuck into the mix.
I recently shared that I’ve suspended working on book 2 of the Perelandra Paradox Series to work on an inspirational book, Color For the Blind Man – Following an Invisible God. I’m embarrassed to say how long ago I was prompted to start it. On the other hand, I’m relieved to say that I finally answered the call and am back on track.
But I’m chained to time’s one-way arrow, just like you. This book requires far more research than my previous work. So, to avoid oranges splatting on the ground and to intercept surprise watermelons, I have to make schedule changes. For the next few months, I’ll post on my blog only intermittently and send the newsletter just once per month.
While I’m ensconced in the labyrinth of my writer’s cave, I still look forward to hearing from you. Your support and encouragement mean a lot to me. Please feel free to contact me on the website contact form or social media. read more ...

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Fri, 14 Jun 2024
Garmin G3X cockpit display revealing the complexities of its display
A touch-screen display like those installed in our aircraft

When I started flying in February 1972, life suddenly became complex. There was a lot to learn! For example:

Aerodynamics—I knew my little trainer wouldn’t fall out of the sky, but still, how did ¾ ton of metal, gas, and people stay up there? And how did I get up there in the first place? Once there, how did I steer, climb, or descend? Or, more importantly, how did I land so I could walk away, leaving the airplane capable of further flight?

Navigation—How did I go where I wanted to go? Or, a more basic question: How did I figure out where I was right then? read more ...

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Fri, 05 Apr 2024
solar eclipse projected on flat screen
A projection of the early part of the 21 Aug 2017 eclipse. Two groups of sunspots are visible—a cluster of three near the center, and a cluster of two near the bottom edge.

Eclipses come in two varieties. The first kind occurs because our moon is the solar system’s odd duck.

For example, it travels a special orbit. Like ballroom choreography that looks simple until close inspection, the Moon only appears to orbit the Earth. In fact, it orbits the Sun. The Earth, 80 times heavier than the Moon, moves steadily on its course about the Sun. But the Moon weaves rhythmically on either side of the Earth’s orbit, first outside farther from the Sun, then in front of the Earth, then inside closer to the Sun, and then trailing the Earth. The two dancers interlock gravity arms and sway in a 29-day rhythm. read more ...

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Fri, 15 Mar 2024
view from space of sun rising over the Earth for another good morning
Sun dawing over Earth. Elements of this image furnished by NASA

I was MAF’s (Mission Aviation Fellowship) Ecuador Program Manager stationed in the Andean mountain city of Quito, Ecuador when a mission director asked for a special flight. Two days earlier, he sent a large team down into Ecuador’s coastal jungle to minister in a small town.

But,” he explained, “a government official summoned us to a critical meeting tomorrow morning. I need three of the men on that team for this meeting and there’s no way they can get back here in time. Could you fly there today, spend the night, and bring them back as soon as possible in the morning?” read more ...

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Thu, 25 Jan 2024
small plane flies into narrow canyon under overcast sky illustrating context channels

Clouds really like mountains—or maybe mountains really like clouds. Either way, the ceiling lowered the closer I flew to the badlands. A dark grey layer pressed down, obscuring all peaks and ridges. I dared not climb into the murk above. Soft, wispy grey hid solid granite. It was too far to go around to the left or right. Thick forest punctuated by a rock-strewn river set the lower limit. A narrow canyon offered the only way through the rock wall.

I configured the airplane for terrain flying by slowing to 80 knots and setting the flaps at 20°. Lower speed meant a tighter turning radius. Extending partial flaps gave more margin above stall speed. It also lowered the nose for a better view of what lay ahead. Setup like this, the airplane would immediately climb if I added any power, not that that was an option now. read more ...

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