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WOMAN READING
March 7, 2020 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: criticism, critics

Talking back to book reviewers

MY BOOK GOT A FIVE-STAR REVIEW FROM AN ATHEIST. It might not sound like a good thing.  But I smiled when I saw it. I know smiles are good. I actually target non-Christians when I write. I figure if I can get them to read stuff about the Bible and …

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July 3, 2018 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: criticism, critics, crucifixion, relaxation

I do this in my spare time, deal with critics

WHEN I NEED A SHORT BREAK, or at the end of my workday, I answer emails along with comments on my blog and my YouTube channel. Here’s a taste of it from the past 24 hours. I’m not Trump’s Stephen Miller “Tonight, as you settle into your …

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August 16, 2016 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: criticism, disagreements, love

Sometimes we can’t even speak the truth in love

LET’S SAY I think one of the humans running for the most important job on the planet is a self-serving, sociopathic, xenophobic, narcissist. Or maybe I think the politician is someone who will lie, cheat, and steal—basically say anything or do just …

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July 19, 2016 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: criticism, critics

How to criticize a Christian writer

“I HAVE JUST THROWN OUT YOUR BOOK.” That’s how the critic’s email started. I got it about a week ago, just before going on a short vacation. It’s a wonderfully engaging lead. The gent, I’ll call CM for his actual initials, got my attention …

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May 16, 2013 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: complaining, complaints, criticism, criticize, criticizing

Fine art of criticizing

THE BIBLE has a few choice words for critics. Here’s an excerpt from The Complete Guide to the Bible, Student Edition. It’s from the section called “Where to Find it in the Bible.” CRITICISM As far as the Bible is concerned, criticizing others is …

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May 2, 2013 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: criticism, criticizing, pastor, preacher, sermon

Having the pastor for lunch

I’M NOT TALKING about eating with the pastor. I’m talking about eating the pastor alive…after the worship service on Sunday. “Having the pastor for lunch,” in the context of criticizing the pastor’s performance on Sunday, is a phrase I first heard …

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September 4, 2012 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: complaints, criticism, critics

When I get complaints

I KNOW. It’s hard to imagine me getting complaints, given the fact that I don’t take positions on controversial topics in the Bible reference books I write. Instead, I try to objectively report the various ideas and the reasons behind …

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