Kenneth Burchfiel
I sometimes feel "like a lonely bird on a housetop" (can you guess what Psalm that's from?), but that's probably because I stay up at the oddest hours to write, think and pray. I hope you enjoy the written work that results from my late-night sessions.
I was born in 1991, and things have gotten a little crazy since then. I've been blessed to have many chances to write during high school; I served as an editor-in-chief of the school paper my junior year and worked as the editor-in-chief of its literary magazine as a senior. I also had enough free time at home to write and edit a number of novels, some of which can be viewed at a self-publishing site, http://lulu.com/Burchfiel . Outside of Christianity and writing, my interests include aviation, meteorology and geography--subjects in which, one day, I might gain enough expertise to produce articles about them.
My Suite101 articles have focused on many themes, but the most popular ones have been my stories on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), some of which focus on religious OCD (scrupulosity). In December 2009, I participated in a Healthyplace.com TV program on scrupulosity, which gave me the chance to further spread awareness of what scrupulosity is and how it can be treated.
One last note--God deserves the credit for my articles, not me. I guess that's true for all of us.
As always, constructive criticism is appreciated. I hope you have as much fun reading and commenting on my pieces as I do writing them.
-Kenneth (Ned) Burchfiel
Latest Articles
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Reasons to Go on a College Service Trip
A week or month of volunteer work gives college students the chance to help out communities while learning lots along the way.
Apr 10, 2010
- Kenneth Burchfiel
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Reasons to Memorize Scripture
Committing parts of the Bible to memory can help Christians understand passages better and apply verses to everyday life, all while challenging their minds.
Feb 17, 2010
- Kenneth Burchfiel
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Two Great Books for Learning About Catholicism
The Catechism of the Catholic Church and a Catholic Missal are good starting points for a study of the Roman Catholic Church.
Feb 17, 2010
- Kenneth Burchfiel
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Satisfying Ideas for College Dorm Food
Pretzels and oatmeal, among other items, make great snacks to have in the dorm. This article suggests some items for dorm room food.
Feb 17, 2010
- Kenneth Burchfiel
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Alternatives to Posters for Decorating Dorms
Maps, paintings, badges, signs and even glow-in-the-dark stars are great dorm decorations, and ones that a student might not have considered at first.
Feb 16, 2010
- Kenneth Burchfiel
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What the Epistle 1 John Says about Love
John, in his first epistle, demonstrates that love is central to God and to Christianity, and that believers should love both one another and God.
Feb 5, 2010
- Kenneth Burchfiel
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How Hard is Classical Greek to Learn?
Classical Greek's unique alphabet, inflections, odd word order and complex verb system, among other elements, make it difficult to learn.
Feb 2, 2010
- Kenneth Burchfiel
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How to Write Respectable Comments Online
A comment written with proper grammar and the right attitude will likely gain the respect of those who read and comment after it.
Dec 20, 2009
- Kenneth Burchfiel
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How to Build an Excellent Sled Jump
A well-placed ramp makes sledding on a toboggan much more exciting. This article explains the process of crafting a successful jump.
Dec 12, 2009
- Kenneth Burchfiel
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Ten Not-So-Obvious Dorm Accessories
Students might not have thought of taking these ten items with them to college, but they're certainly worthy things for freshmen to bring.
Nov 17, 2009
- Kenneth Burchfiel
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