The Nouwen book is still sweet and talking about the blessings each of us has to give this world and the blessings, often disguised, that the world offers back. Jury Duty this week has been a blessing in the same way the goat is a blessing in the wise folk tale about… getting a goat.… Continue reading The Blessing of Jury Duty
Month: October 2011
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
Why I Write What I Write
Really, Christian fiction? The Atheist, Agnostic, Buddhist, Wiccan and even Christian people in my life ask this question; often after they take a step backwards. They want to know: “Why not just regular literary fiction? Is that harder to break into?” I’m not trying to be the next Katy Perry – starting as one thing… Continue reading Why I Write What I Write
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!