This blog continues “Philip Yancey: Resisting Grace (part 2)" and "Philip Yancey: The Wanderer (part 1)." "HANNAH" WAS A brilliant, creative woman I grew to know in Los Angeles. We had been dating for about six months. She was brilliant, … [Read more...] about PHILIP YANCEY: Wall of Ungrace (Part 3)
Memoir: Tent Revivals, Wayward Husbands, and Chicken Dinners
AN OLD JOKE — A born-again Baptist dies and goes to heaven. He is met by St. Peter, who begins to show him the wonders of heaven: water of life, golden streets, personal mansion, a special pew in the heavenly choir. But something odd happens as … [Read more...] about Memoir: Tent Revivals, Wayward Husbands, and Chicken Dinners
Chaim Potok: Creating An Emotional Blueprint for Those Who Leave
I WAS STRUGGLING with my decision to leave my Amish-Mennonite world when I first discovered the author Chaim Potok. In the audio/visual section of the Stark County District Library, I spied what would become my favorite novel. My Name Is … [Read more...] about Chaim Potok: Creating An Emotional Blueprint for Those Who Leave