My ebooks are 50% off in July

During the month of July, Smashwords is running its semi-annual ebook sale. That includes my two ebooks. No Perfect Time: Brief Essays on Life and Faith is a collection of reflections on spirituality, theology, writing, parenthood, and just being human in general. Four Weeks: Reflections for Advent is a series of reflections for the seasonContinue reading “My ebooks are 50% off in July”

Dare to Be Cringe

I enjoy following author and creative Amy McNee on Instagram. In addition to sharing what she is writing or working on, she often shares thoughts and encouragement for other creators. One concept she often discusses is “being cringe.” Sometimes this is in reference to the creative process itself: the risk in seeing how a visionContinue reading “Dare to Be Cringe”

Wonder and Whiskey Book Excerpt: Brand vs. Ethics

In honor of the band releasing a new album this month, below is an excerpt from Wonder and Whiskey: Insights on Faith from the Music of Dave Matthews Band. During a 1999 appearance on VH1 Storytellers, during which artists would not only play songs but also talk about the inspiration and meaning behind them, Matthews included “Christmas Song” in hisContinue reading “Wonder and Whiskey Book Excerpt: Brand vs. Ethics”