Earlier this week, we looked at C. S. Lewis' thoughts on Christianity and Culture, which discusses his philosophy of writing--why he wrote what he wrote. He felt that "The abuse of culture is already there, and will continue whether Christians cease to be cultured or not. It is therefore probably better that the ranks of the ‘culture-sellers’ should include … Continue reading C. S. Lewis’ Philosophy of Writing
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Description from Goodreads: Love, Life, and Logic captures the individual struggle of a young man against the seemingly unnamed, unknown, anonymous power of the universe. In a shocking revelation of his innermost thoughts, the book depicts a painful account of his emotional turmoil arising out of his own confusions and dilemmas, and his personal developments … Continue reading Book Review: Love, Life, and Logic
I think every writer has had times (or seasons…hopefully, not years) when the day-to-day business of living overwhelms any schedule, any attempt to find a moment to sit down and write. Despite all the writing advice we hear about making it happen—about getting up early, staying up late, writing in snatches, etc.—there are moments when … Continue reading When Life Takes Over Writing
There is Light And there is Darkness And we are glass. Purified So Day can shine through us Illuminating hearts, Changing lives. Or clouded So only Night can glare Shriveling flowers, Darkening worlds. We may be warped by our choices Whether Light Whether Darkness Until we can no longer change sides. Set … Continue reading Glass
Death strikes On butterfly wings. A brush so quick That it's hard to tell it happened, Leaving us to hope for recovery. Death waits In shadowy silence Stretching minutes into ages Until any resolution becomes welcome And fear is lost in agony. Death lingers In forsaken ground Written in the rocks. And we … Continue reading Our Sorrow