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  • New York City Skyline as seen from Jersey City. Photo by David W. Shelton

    Remembering the September 11, 2001 attacks

    September 12, 2019
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    Unification: Rise of the Thunderblade

    May 8, 2019
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    February 26, 2019
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New site for Movie Reviews

By David W. Shelton On July 20, 2008 · Add Comment · In Uncategorized
After a bit of work and much thought, I’ve decided to move all of my movie reviews to a brand new site: davidwshelton.com. This blog is more of a “catch-all” these days, and I’d like to get it a little more focused. So if you’re looking for reviews – head on over to davidwshelton.com!
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GLAAD to present a free basic media workshop in Clarksville

By David W. Shelton On July 15, 2007 · Add Comment · In News
GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance against Defamation) in association With Christian Community Church of Clarksville will present a special free basic media workshop from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on August 2, 2007. The workshop will be held in a meeting room at The Riverview Inn at 50 College Street in Clarksville. “This special workshop [...]
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Updates for Christian Community Church of Clarksville

By David W. Shelton On May 9, 2007 · Add Comment · In General Commentaries
Hey everyone! I hope you’re having a blessed day as you read this. If you’ve not been able to visit with us at CCC-Clarksville lately, we MISS YOU! Don’t forget, we have our weekly sermons and Bible studies available as online downloads now! You can listen in just as if you were with us (Of [...]
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When it rains, it pours…

By David W. Shelton On May 7, 2007 · Add Comment · In General Commentaries
Dear friends, It’s been a crazy week, which is why I haven’t posted in a while. On top of that, my computer is fried. SO… until I get a new one, my posts will be sporadic at best. However, if you’d like to donate to the “Buy David a Macbook Pro” fund, just send a [...]
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Rainbow Kingdom / Piccolo business cards

By David W. Shelton On April 22, 2007 · Add Comment · In General Commentaries, The Rainbow Kingdom
Well, if you happen to see me around, chances are that I’ll have these cards on hand. They’re spiffy, full-color business cards which have details about The Rainbow Kingdom on one side and the URL for this blog, www.skippingtothepiccolo, on the other! Better yet, ask for some to pass out to your friends! Just email [...]
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Kingdom to be featured in The Leaf-Chronicle

By David W. Shelton On April 6, 2007 · 2 Comments · In The Rainbow Kingdom
I just got news today that The Leaf-Chronicle, our local daily newspaper, is going to run an article on my book, The Rainbow Kingdom: Christianity & the Homosexual Reconciled. Now, I was initially told that the piece would run on Saturday, April 7th. In an email, I was told that it would instead run in [...]
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The reviews are coming in!

By David W. Shelton On November 20, 2006 · Add Comment · In The Rainbow Kingdom
Well, my book has gotten its first customer review, and I’m still blushing: With so many people struggling to merge their natural orientation with their desire to serve the Lord, it is high time that a guidebook was published to help those of the GLBT community (and their loved ones) to understand that God is [...]
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The Rainbow Kingdom: NOW AVAILABLE

By David W. Shelton On October 18, 2006 · Add Comment · In The Rainbow Kingdom
“Can a person be gay and a Christian?” This is a question that countless thousands of people have asked themselves in the course of their lives. Whether they are struggling with this issue themselves or if they know loved ones who are wrestling with their sexual orientation, there’s now hope! The Rainbow Kingdom: Christianity & [...]
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Preorders now available!

By David W. Shelton On October 13, 2006 · 1 Comment · In The Rainbow Kingdom
Well, the publication date of The Rainbow Kingdom has been set at November 7, 2006! I’m working feverishly to make sure we make this date, so you’ll want to have your copy ordered now! ALL PREORDERS WILL BE AUTOGRAPHED. Preorder yours today!
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The Rainbow Kingdom: UPDATE! First draft COMPLETED!

By David W. Shelton On October 10, 2006 · 1 Comment · In The Rainbow Kingdom
Well, the first draft of the book is finished, so now comes the painful EDITING process. Yuck. But, here’s another tease… the BACK COVER copy! Enjoy! Like many gay Chrisitans, David W. Shelton spent years struggling with an internal war between his faith and sexual orientation. By the time the dust settled, he emerged into [...]
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The Rainbow Kingdom: UPDATE

By David W. Shelton On October 10, 2006 · 1 Comment · In The Rainbow Kingdom
Well, the book is progressing nicely, and it’s looking like it’ll be ready for press by the end of the month! I’ve decided to carry the series that is posted here on Skipping to the Piccolo and expand it into a pastoral message for all of us. The Rainbow Kingdom will not only deal with [...]
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It was bound to happen…

By David W. Shelton On September 19, 2006 · 4 Comments · In Gay Christians, The Rainbow Kingdom
Well, I started this project almost by accident… so after a few weeks and some gentle prodding from some good friends, I’ve decided to take the material that’s in the current series and use it as a basis for a brand new book! I’m proud to announce that The Rainbow Kingdom: Christianity & The Homosexual [...]
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Subscription notices are updated!

By David W. Shelton On September 1, 2006 · Add Comment · In Uncategorized
Hi everyone, you’re getting this from a new server since the other one just stopped working. So if you’ve subscribed to Skipping to the Piccolo, you’ll notice a slight change in the format and such… but the piccolo is still playing! Thanks as always for reading, and tell your friends to subscribe today! Love you [...]
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And yet another blog…

By David W. Shelton On June 13, 2006 · Add Comment · In Uncategorized
I wanted to take a minute and invite everyone to the ALL-NEW Clarksville Online blog. Bill Larson is moderating it, and it’s intended for anyone who has writing skill to post their opinions. Of course, you’ll find some of my latest writings as well as a few others. It’s BRAND new, so stop by every [...]
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The Advocate.com piece is posted!

By David W. Shelton On February 25, 2006 · 5 Comments · In Uncategorized
Well, as promised, http://www.advocate.com/ has posted my article on our response to Fred Phelps and is followers! It’s so exciting to see my writing on a national website. I want to thank everyone for their support. This is such a great opportunity to get our work and message out to the rest of the GLBT [...]
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They picked on the wrong town!

By David W. Shelton On February 3, 2006 · 1 Comment · In Uncategorized
To all fair-minded Citizens: Most of us understand the reality that gay rights and equality are highly controversial in any discussion, especially where faith is concerned. I’ve had plenty of conversations regarding my Christian faith and my sexual orientation. Some have been positive, others have been a little less than positive. I know that some [...]
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