Here’s an excerpt from a new novel I’m working on. In this story, my protagonist Nathan’s father lies incapacitated in a care home, in an advanced state of Alzheimer’s. Initially unable to communicate with his father at all, and feeling profoundly alienated, over the course of many visits Nathan gradually learns to express, and to receive, love.
This story was published nearly forty years ago in my book The Furniture of Heaven & Other Parables for Pilgrims. I wonder if it rings any bells for you today?
Here’s a little piece from the new book I’m working on, a collection of parables. It has a few twists and turns, so hang on!
If you’ve read my book Same Old, Same New: The Consolation of the Ordinary you’ll know that it’s full of quotes.
How will the world end? Read on.
Reverend Hiram Chipdale, lead pastor of the First Church of Technology in L.A., was well known for his many experiments in integrating Christian theology and worship with virtual reality.
What does it take to be a good writer? Besides the imperative to write exceptionally well—which goes without saying—an author’s most vital asset is authority.
Here are some thoughts as I stand at the door of this new year, 2025.
I don’t know why everybody doesn’t believe in Jesus. I really don’t. Jesus is our dream come true. He’s exactly what everybody wants.
December 21, 1999, and I’m upstairs in my office working on a book about joy. Already it’s dark out and snow thick as a test pattern flows past the window.