I’d always imagined Coleman Barks to be a stern scholarly type — till I emailed him for permission to use a few lines from his Rumi translations in my book. Read more.
My Rocky Spiritual Journey
You don't have to be a big believer to find something interesting to read here . . . You'll find excerpts from the spiritual journeys of people I've met on the religion beat as well as reports of my own fraught encounters with religion and spirituality . . . as well as updates on my book, "Wrestling with God: Stories of Doubt and Faith," from Patheos Press.
The Best Things in Life . . . Have Been There Since High School
My niece had died. My mind scrambled for a way to face this loss. It found comfort in a surprisingly simple place: a visit from a high school friend. Read more.
What Happens When You Drop Your Cell Phone Into the Sacred Buddhist Sand Painting?
The red-robed monks spent days creating an intricate Tibetan sand painting. In one corner is a jagged spot where a visitor dropped her cell phone. Read more.
Today: Radio Host Bob Dutko and I Get Real on WMUZ-FM Radio
Conservative Christian radio host Bob Dutko will be calling me up at 2:30 ET today to chat about my new book, Wrestling with God: Stories of Doubt and Faith. Read more.
Now’s the Time to Order “Wrestling with God” — And Read My Lake Michigan Story
If you haven’t done it yet, now’s the time to order “Wrestling with God” — don’t miss the story of me on the beach at Lake Michigan. Read more.
It’s Launch Day for “Wrestling with God” and I’m Hoping You’ll Buy a Copy . . . or Two or Three
Wrestling with God has arrived. Today is launch day, and I’m hoping that my subscribers will be the first to go to Amazon and their local bookstores to order themselves a copy. Read more.
The Atheists Are Coming – Out of a Closet Near You
The Openly Secular movement is calling on atheists in America to come out of the closet and declare their unbelief to friends, family and coworkers. Read more.