Two big changes for my — 2009! — website: a major redesign and a more spacious writing schedule for me. Read more.
Finding Hope for Our Time — In Handel’s ‘Messiah’
Finding hope for our time: Charles Jennens’ libretto for Handel’s “Messiah” was a response to his time — and ours. Read more.
The Top Religion Stories of 2025 — From Religion News Association
The top religion stories of 2025 from the Religion News Association reflect a world of turmoil — and hope. Read more.
Click Here for Christmas Carols — The Old-Fashioned Kind
Music to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Click here for Christmas carols — the old-fashioned kind. Read more.
All I Want for Christmas Is . . . Readers for ‘Wrestling with God’
All I want for Christmas is readers for my book, “Wrestling with God: Stories of Doubt and Faith.” You can help make it happen. Read more.
Where to Throw a Throw Pillow? On the Bedroom Floor, of Course
Where to throw those fancy decorator throw pillows? At my house, if you’re getting into bed, you throw them on the floor. Read more.
‘Wrestling with God’: A Gift for the Believers on Your List — And the Skeptics
“Wrestling with God” is great gift for the believers on your list — also the skeptics, atheists and spiritual-but-not-religious. Read more.