The Flickering Bulb

Occasional essays on the publishers insights

Some of these essays were written years ago; some are more recent. None of them are intended to offend, but I call it like I see it. I welcome any comments or questions at uncloudedpress@gmail.com -Frank

Battle Hymn of the Repugnant (examination of a “patriotic” song) https://uncloudedpress.com/battle-hymn-of-the-repugnant/

Blowin’ in the Wind (a favorite “protest” song) https://uncloudedpress.com/blowin-in-the-wind/

Bump bump (theories of life, of origins, and of governments) https://uncloudedpress.com/bump-bump/

Dunking (thoughts on baptism) https://uncloudedpress.com/dunking/

Ex Libris (life of a book lover) https://uncloudedpress.com/ex-libris/

Get Behind me, Satan (kinds of evil in the world) https://uncloudedpress.com/get-behind-me-satan/

Gilding the Lily (instrumental music in the worship of God) https://uncloudedpress.com/gilding-the-lily/

Greatly Desired Supper (thoughts on the Lord’s Supper) https://uncloudedpress.com/greatly-desired-supper/

It Might Have Been (looking back on a poem that looked back on life) https://uncloudedpress.com/it-might-have-been/

Medley (a group of Christian songs that blend well) https://uncloudedpress.com/medley/

Miguel Fleta (on being on the “wrong” side of history) https://uncloudedpress.com/miguel-fleta/

Most Wonderful Time of the Year (on Christmas) uncloudedpress.com/most-wonderful-time-of-the-year/

Mt. Airy (on a family ancestral home and cemetery) https://uncloudedpress.com/mt-airy/

Of Centurions and Homosexuals (Did Jesus approve of homosexuality?) https://uncloudedpress.com/of-centurions-and-homosexuality/

Pray without Ceasing (when I learned a lesson on prayer) https://uncloudedpress.com/pray-without-ceasing/

Pride (a sin that so easily besets us) https://uncloudedpress.com/pride/

Prohibition (legislating morality) https://uncloudedpress.com/prohibition/

Small Openings (a lesson on being prepared to act) https://uncloudedpress.com/small-openings/

Tear Down the Church (where should we worship?) https://uncloudedpress.com/tear-down-the-church/

The Dead Man on the Playground (a small-town story) https://uncloudedpress.com/the-dead-man-on-the-playground/

The Flea Market (a dream about possessions) https://uncloudedpress.com/the-flea-market/

Things I Remember (early childhood and school memories) https://uncloudedpress.com/things-i-remember/

What is Essential (things seen and unseen) https://uncloudedpress.com/what-is-essential/

Wilderness Doggerel (the only poem I’ve written since high school) https://uncloudedpress.com/wilderness-doggerel/

Writings about Masculinity https://uncloudedpress.com/writings-about-masculinity/