Dear Sugar Does it Again

This gorgeous writer always gets it right.  This letter to a suffering woman who question God’s existence is no exception. CLICK HERE My favorite quote after the click: “Perhaps the good that can come from this terrifying experience is a more complex understanding of what God means to you so the next time you need… Continue reading Dear Sugar Does it Again

New Book on Nice Nihilism

Alex Rosenberg, philosophy professor at Duke, is throwing his hat into the atheist book club ring. But he says The Atheist’s Guide to Reality: Enjoying Life Without Illusions, has something different to say: “My book differs from all of them in that it is not another indictment of religion, not another brief on the irrationality of… Continue reading New Book on Nice Nihilism

Why are we grieving Steve Jobs?

Sounds like the headline for The Onion Info-graphic, but I ask it seriously. Perhaps I should add the word “personally” before “grieving.”  I sensed a real outpouring of love that evening on the internet, fleeting as it may have been. Many re-tweets and FB posts simply said the word “Sad” and then had a link… Continue reading Why are we grieving Steve Jobs?

I’m Back!

Read about my conference experience over at The Barn Door.  I am in the middle of the Nouwen book and the word “sweet” comes to mind.  Reminds me of a Bishop Tutu book I once read where every chapter started with “Dear Child of God.” I am also “composting” my new manuscript idea, plot, characters,… Continue reading I’m Back!