Daron D. Fraley
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Category Archives: Spiritual Thoughts
An LDS View On Growing Anti-Semitism
In 1879, a German publicist and political agitator by the name of Wilhelm Marr was credited with coining the term “Anti-Semitism”. That is not the first time the term was used, but it soon became popular. Adolf Hitler used the … Continue reading
Posted in Patriotism and Politics, Spiritual Thoughts
Tagged Israel, Patriotism and Politics, Spiritual Thoughts
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This Is Who I Am
For the last 3 years, I have been careful about what I say on this blog. Why? Because I am a writer, and I had hopes of making it big in publishing. I had hopes of getting an agent in … Continue reading
Good Friday Gratitude And Thoughts On Religious Freedom
Almost 2000 years ago, in the middle of the night, the Lord Jesus Christ stepped into an olive grove and knelt to pray. There, on His knees, He took up the heavy yoke of sin and despair. He had not … Continue reading
If C.S. Lewis Caught You Off-Guard It’s Your Own Fault
I have seen quite a bit of discussion online about The Voyage of The Dawn Treader, the newest Narnia movie which is now playing in theatres. Although much of the discussion on these various blogs is civil and has merit, … Continue reading
Posted in Spiritual Thoughts
Tagged Christian Beliefs, Christian Fiction, Spiritual Thoughts
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Personal Reflections On The Hero’s Journey
I write. I write because I must. Sometimes I write my novels. Sometimes I write short stories. Sometimes I write in my personal journal. Sometimes I simply write in my own mind, observing the world–wondering how it works, watching people, … Continue reading
I Believe in Christ
Writing. Editing. Website maintaining. Blogging. Networking. Preparing. Stressing. Worrying. I have been so busy for the past few months in preparation for my book release that I have nearly forgotten why I feel compelled to write. As I was doing … Continue reading
Did God punish Haiti?
Have you ever heard somebody say, “If God truly existed, he wouldn’t allow people to suffer”? Many times, this sentiment is expressed by those who have tasted of suffering in their life. Losing a loved one, living through extreme hardship, … Continue reading
Hanukka and Christmas Miracles
My heart is warmed when I see a lit menorah during Hanukkah. Called “The Festival of Lights” it speaks of a great miracle at the time when the Maccabees regained control of the Temple in Jerusalem and only had one-days … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving
I am very grateful today for all of the blessings I have. As I think about each of the privileges which I enjoy, my mind keeps coming back to the meaning of this holiday–why it was instituted and by whom. … Continue reading
