Sample Chapter From Theology For Everyone in Postmodern Times

My book Theology For Everyone in Postmodern Times is under review right now with a publisher, and so I’m beginning to spread the the word about this tool that will help just about any one in the church with theology. It’s the perfect first step for anyone who is overwhelmed by theology, introducing the roles [...]

The Chronicle of Sally, the Lonely Dental Hygienist

The other day a handsome fellow named Hank came into the office. He was courteous, cheerful, and most importantly “hannnndsome.” I prodded Cecily our receptionist with my pick to let her know that Suzie didn’t have a chance cleaning Hank’s teeth. Hunky Hank will be all mine.
I sat in the hygienist chair gripped in anticipation. [...]

A Theologian on Writing

It’s no secret that theologians can be fairly bad, if not horrible writers. One of the exceptions to that rule is Tony Jones of “Theoblogy.” Jones lists his writing habits in a recent post. I think every writer can benefit by incorporating these basic rules of writing.
For a more thorough treatment of these practices, I [...]

Email Newsletter

Each month I will be sending out an email newsletter with writing samples, some theological writing, and writing tips. Below is a privacy policy concerning these newsletters:
We have created this email privacy policy to demonstrate our firm commitment to your privacy and the [...]

Chiselville 2.25.07

Chapter Four

Tom of course had none of these things. With his back to the paneled wall of his cafe, he dipped a brillo pad into an old yellowed tupper ware bowl. The oversized price tags refused to peal off cleanly from the plastic lawn furniture he intended to use in the café seating area. [...]

Chiselville 2.19.07

We pick up with Chuck and Melinda at the Chamber of Commerce Office:
Looking up from the empty glass, Melinda raised her voice so Chuck could hear her in the next office over, “How about we go out for a drink once we close up? I’ll pick up dinner after that.”
“I don’t know Mel, I get [...]

Carry a Notebook at All Times

An enthusiastic cross-country skier told us that he always carries his skis around in his car so that he is always ready to ski whenever the moment presents itself. The same is usually true for serious photographers, who have a camera handy wherever they find themselves.
For a serious writer there is every reason to emulate [...]

On Writing by Stephen King

I have been pleasantly surprised by Stephen King’s book On Writing. At first I just dismissed it. What does a horror writer have to teach someone who writes about theology, fiction that reads like a Wodehouse novel, and other little memoir-ish pieces?
Well, a lot actually. For one thing, Stephen King is not limited to horror. [...]