Joel Hathaway
Joel Hathaway is a freelance and creative writer. With a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in creative writing, as well as a Master of Divinity, he has been published in numerous newspapers including the Atlanta Journal and the Miami Herald. He lives in Missouri but claims the unexplored woods of Mississippi as home.
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Yusuf Nadarkhani: Stranger Friends Than Miles Can Parta poem dedicated to the release of Yusuf Nadarkhani, the Iranian Christian held and condemned to death for his unwillingness to renounce his Christian beliefs.
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Review of 'The Children of the New Forest,' by Captain Frederick MarryatA brief overview of the events of the book, some critique of the writing and commendations for why it should neverthless be read.
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Fox: Fringe Shift and DeclineFringe doesn't have to end up with the totally ambiguous and unbelievable endings that wrecked Lost, X-Files and other Fox science fiction shows. But Abrams will have to reverse course if he is to save the show from disinterested audiences.
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What Do Steve Jobs (Apple) and Harry Potter Have in Common?Steve Jobs resigned from Apple. Reflecting on his career at the company, and his failure the first time around, offers lessons for leaders of industry and organization. The resignation of Steve Jobs is a reflective opportunity for us all
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The Role of Interdisciplinary Study in Leadership InnovationDo you want to excel in your area of research and study? Generalization across disciplines often expands insight where specialization results in disciplinary myopia.
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Tea-Party Just the Beginning of Political PluralityThe Tea-Party is set to become the first of many small, "tribal" political parties as the government of the United States moves toward collective individualism. This article explains why the Republican-Democrat duopoly is coming to a rapid end.
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How Television Shapes the Way We Think (and Live): Part 3Lately, television would have us believe that faith is personal, non-concrete, unscientific, communally irrelevant, and (at its core) irrational. Consider this reflection on the history of television and it's treatment of "faith."
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How Television Shapes the Way We Think (and Live): Part 2Greatest American Hero? Sure--as long as he's f******p and sure to never challenge the impulse expression of our deep desires. This is the effect of Herofication at the heart of modern Television, shaping the way we think and live.
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How Television Shapes the Way We Think (and Live): Part 1Are sex and violence the most destructive aspects of television? These are actually just an expression of the non-stop, action packed lives that television presents us with--shaping the way we think about life.
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Why was Firefly Canceled? the Predictable Failure of the ShowAn in-depth examination of how cultural trends have killed Firefly, and shows like it.
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Review of Jerome Bixby's "Man from Earth"Jerome Bixby is well known for his science fiction stories, some of which appeared in the original Star Trek and Twilight Zone series. However, this film falls far short of the work for which Bixby deserves to be remembered.
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Children's Sport Themed Summer Reading, with Matt ChristopherWith 78 sport-themed fiction to his name, Matt Christopher is an easy to read and age-appropriate introduction to real life, and everything sports.
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A Review of Barbara Kingsolver's, "The Poisonwood Bible"A critical review of "The Poisonwood Bible" with attention to the structure, themes, and narrative development of the book.
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A Conversation with Eric Metaxas on Life, Writing, and Dietrich BonheofferWriter Eric Metaxas spoke in St. Louis, MO on his new book Bonheoffer. Read about his presentation and an overview of the book--documenting the life and death of Dietrich Bonheoffer.
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Determined to Write: A Different Perspective on Interruptions to the Creative ProcessFor writers, the ever present urge to create is constantly at odds with competing demands for time. Viewing these interruptions in a different way can offer fulfillment of the creative process, even when the outcome is not as apparent.
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Traveling with Children is Always Interesting, and Sometimes HumerousTraveling for the holidays? With children? Before you do, you must consider the effects of Einstein, Relativity, and the urgent need to pee.
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Escape Suburbia: Queeny Park in St. Louis, MOSt. Louis has many parks, but Queeny Park in St. Louis provides a unique reprieve for the worn-down soul seeking solace and silence.
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The Matryoshka Doll (A Christmas Story)From the heart of 19th century Russia, comes a story about a carver with big hands...and an even bigger heart.
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Glimpses of Heaven.Have you ever wondered about that urge to make sure you aren't the last one to know something that might be important? Take a moment and reflect on what impressions you may be losing in the pursuit of being in the know.
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Review of "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccinations" by Dr. Stephanie CaveFor over a decade now, speculators have had a field day with trying to prove links between autism spectrum disorder and immunizations/vaccinations. This has been a leading text on the subject, but one too often misunderstood. Read for yourself why.
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Review of The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas TalebTaleb presents his Black Swan theory as though it were a game changer for analysis. However, self-contradiction undermines his presentation, resulting in empty conclusions.
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Opelika Eighty-Two Tuscaloosa: Reflections Through the Heart of AlabamaReflections on the journey from Auburn, Alabama to Tuscaloosa, Alabama via Montgomery and the Highway 82 corrodor.
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Missouri is Looking for Someone Willing to LeadIn the run for the Missouri U.S. Senate seat, Blunt and Carnahan hash out their ineptitudes by attack, criticism, and ambiguity. Is there anybody who is willing to take on the issues challenging the St. Louis area today?
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Review of Neale Donald Walch's Conversations with GodNeale Donald Walsch has invited his followers to think better in order to be better. But is that enough? What doe Walsch believe and how should that impact you today? This review answers these and other questions.
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Review of Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure, Book by Paul OffitIf you have ever wondered about the history of Autism, wondered at the increase in recent years, or been suspect of the role that immunizations have played in the disease's increase, this book is for you.
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So You Are Interested in Christianity?What does it mean to be a Christian? How does one become a Christian? Here it is--the five steps to becoming a Christian, and what that will mean for those who join the family of God.
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Missouri to Washington DC: We Want the Freedom to ChooseWith a mid-term election rapidly approaching, Missouri becomes the first state to vote on amendments aimed to undo key aspects to Obama's Health Care Bill.Also published on:
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Fox Seeks to Increase Male Viewership by Hijacking the Homosexual AgendaFrom House, M.D. and Bones, to Fringe and Lie to Me, Fox Television has embarked on an agenda to increase male viewership that objectifies women.
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ABC's Castle: A Review (of the Season Finale)Whether or not you have watched ABC's Castle (staring Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic), you'll find some insight in this review of the Spring season finale.
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Spain Stumbles While Switzerland Sails in World Cup Soccer Match!If you don't have time to watch the entire game, or don't have a clue what the excitement is all about, this article is for you. Get up to speed quickly, and read about the amazing upset in this round-one game between Spain and Switzerland.
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C.S. Lewis' Other Narnia: Three Books that Deserve the Large ScreenClive Staples Lewis, also known as C.S. Lewis, author of the Chronicles of Narnia also authored the Space Trilogy that deserves cinematic rendering.
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Employment Opportunities for Humanities MajorsOne might be surprised by the types of jobs available to graduates with degrees in the humanities and arts. Here are some employment opportunities that might have been previously overlooked. -
The Eyes of St. PatrickA limerick of St. Patrick
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The Haiti Crisis: A Time of Reciprocity?Generations of Haitians have been impoverished. Billions of dollars and decades of external encouragement have done nothing to break the chains of totalitarianism. In the wake of the earthquake, is there hope of real change for Haitians?
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Facts, Faces of the Farmers' MarketFarmers' markets are cropping up everywhere, and why should they not? The benefits to the environment, the consumer, and the farmers increase when fresher products travel shorter distances from the field to the family.
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2010 Stock Market Indicates It's Not a Wonderful LifeInterpretations of conflicting economic data have elicited divergent predictions, but early fourth quarter earnings releases look negative. Glancing backwards at the past 12 months, what can we expect for the late-2009 bull market in the year to come?
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A Review of Edward T. Welch's Blame it on the BrainNavigating the landscape of issues labeled "brain conditions" is difficult without some guidance. Edward T. Welch attempts to offer a primer on initial interaction with these issues, and how best one might respond to or engage with them. -
Near DreamsA Valentine's Day Poem
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Methodology, Interpretation and Reasoning: Three Strikes and Cave is Out!Reviewing the methodology, argumentation, and conclusions of Stephanie Cave's book attempting to link childhood immunizations to autism spectrum disorders and other diseases.