Daron D. Fraley
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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
Calming Influences
I am not sure why I woke up at 4:30 this morning. May have had something to do with the noisy truck which went by. Yesterday was a fun day. I took the family up American Fork Canyon for a … Continue reading
The Healer
I have had some incredible experiences this month. The most recent was on Friday. I was coming home from working in Phoenix for a few days, and when I got on the plane I found that I was sitting next … Continue reading
Posted in My Writing Life, Short Stories, Spiritual Thoughts
Tagged My Writing Life, Short Stories, Spiritual Thoughts
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“WATER” by Daron D. Fraley
WATER Moshe grunted as he rolled the rest of the way onto his already aching side. His breathing labored, he let his head collapse onto a wad of rags which he had brought for a pillow. A sudden sharp pain … Continue reading
Posted in My Writing Life, Short Stories, Spiritual Thoughts
Tagged My Writing Life, Short Stories, Spiritual Thoughts
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