[This series explores the way some of my favourite novels engage with spiritual things. As much as I will try to avoid discussing major plot points, I will be using quotes from the novels and be discussing how they fit generally into the story. So please take this as a spoiler warning.] With all due … Continue reading Wisdom IN Literature: A Tale for the Time Being on Waking Up to the Present
[This series explores the way some of my favourite novels engage with spiritual things. As much as I will try to avoid discussing major plot points, I will be using quotes from the novels and be discussing how they fit generally into the story. So please take this as a spoiler warning.] In this past … Continue reading Wisdom IN Literature: The Color Purple on the Power of Beauty in an Ugly World
[This series explores the way some of my favourite novels engage with spiritual things. As much as I will try to avoid discussing major plot points, I will be using quotes from the novels and be discussing how they fit generally into the story. So please take this as a spoiler warning.] Purple Hibiscus, first … Continue reading Wisdom IN Literature: Purple Hibiscus and a Growth-Oriented Faith
As long-time readers will know, I’m what we call a ‘bookish’ person. That means that not only do I love to read, but also that I love to talk about books, think about the books I read, and better understand why I love the books I love. I think that you can tell a lot … Continue reading Wisdom IN Literature
[Every year I post my favorite reads from the previous year on New Year's Day. For those who don't know, I started a reading blog this year, which allowed me to expand my 'best of' efforts quite a bit! The post below was originally posted on my reading blog on January 1, 2023.] I’ve read … Continue reading Top Reads of 2022
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