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Author Archives: Foxworld
God’s Dress Code
For whatever weird reason, while in the shower a few minutes ago, I found myself reminiscing on an early passage of my journey with Jesus when I attended a classic “holy roller”-style Pentecostal church. The cliches were true: many of … Continue reading
Posted in Heart, Spirit, and Faith
Tagged Christians and fashion, freedom in Christ, law and grace, legalism, modesty
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Choosing the Right Word: Close Isn’t Good Enough
In his hilarious and withering lampoon of nineteenth-century novelist J. Fenimore Cooper, Mark Twain famously observed that good writing requires the writer to “use the right word, not its second cousin.”¹ Twain was a master at using the right word, … Continue reading
Posted in Writing and Copywriting
Tagged dictionary, effective writing, good word choice, good writing habits, how to correct poor writing, Mark Twain, misused words, word usage
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Reflections on the Reflexive: How (and How Not) to Use “Myself”
Dear Whole Wide English-Speaking World, It Seems: Here is a word usage tip that can generate goodwill on our planet in a small way by eliminating my periodic urge to shake people violently by the lapels while bulging my bloodshot … Continue reading
Posted in Style and Grammar, Uncategorized, Writing and Copywriting
Tagged I/me/myself, intensive pronoun, myself, reflexive pronoun, when to use "myself"
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