Astonishing the Gods on Loving without Illusion

[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.] Of all the … Continue reading Astonishing the Gods on Loving without Illusion

Ordinary Grace on Grief, Loss, and Moving On

[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.] Without a doubt, … Continue reading Ordinary Grace on Grief, Loss, and Moving On

A Sunday Choose Your Own Adventure

Happy Sunday, everyone! When I looked at the readings for today, I got really excited about the Old Testament, Psalm, and Gospel readings, but when I went to write about them I realized that what was on my heart about them this year was very similar to what I’d previously written. So, instead of writing … Continue reading A Sunday Choose Your Own Adventure

Wisdom IN Literature: A Gentleman in Moscow on Living the Life You Have

[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.] Today in this … Continue reading Wisdom IN Literature: A Gentleman in Moscow on Living the Life You Have

Wisdom IN Literature: Children of God on the Nature of Liberation

[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.] Mary Doria Russell’s … Continue reading Wisdom IN Literature: Children of God on the Nature of Liberation