Spiritual Writing

I’ve been on-again-off-again reading this great book on writing called, A Syllable of Water: Twenty Writers of Faith Reflect on Their Art. It’s a compilation of faith-based writers from across the genres, each taking a particular theme and sharing his or her insights...

Paula and Company

A few of my favorite items around my house currently . . . so fun to have all our stuff out of storage and be enjoying the creative outlet of making a rental house a home. #1 Impala inside black frame. My kids refer to the Impala as “Paula,” as in...

Monday’s Soul Contents

A few highlights to report . . . #1 I attended the San Diego Christian Writers Guild Conference on Saturday and I was inspired as I always am when I take time out to interact with those who are established in both the craft and the industry. I especially loved Barbara...

Mission Hills

We now live in a region of San Diego called Mission Hills. I presume the neighborhood got its name from its location in the hills above a mission. Seems fairly straightforward. The mission was established in 1769 by a Spanish Franciscan missionary, Father Junipero...

The Swirling Waters

Jason Boyett, established author and new friend, invited me to guest post on his blog recently. His latest book, O Me of Little Faith, is about doubt and spirituality, and he asked me to talk about doubt in my own terms and my own experience. The piece posted today,...