The gospel is basically a very simple transaction: Jesus asks me to believe in Him, and in exchange He forgives all my sin and fills me with His Holy Spirit.
Author Archives: Mike Mason
In Praise of Just Sitting: The Door to Prayer
I recently did an interview on the subject of my new book, Same Old, Same New: The Consolation of the Ordinary.
The Good Samaritan: An Imagined Backstory
Every year at Passover the boy Jesus and His family made the trek to Jerusalem to observe the festival. The gospel of Luke records a famous account of one of these trips, when Jesus was twelve and held the elders in the Temple spellbound with His wisdom.
One of Us: A New Instant Classic!
David Gregory, who wrote the wonderful bestseller Dinner With a Perfect Stranger, has a brand new novel called One of Us. It’s the best book I’ve read in years.
Paradise in Roncesvalle: SO SO GOOD!
I’m in a place where I’ve never been before—the beautiful backyard of an Airbnb in Roncesvalle, a quaint, homey neighborhood in Toronto. Seated in a deck chair, I’m nursing a cup of coffee while reading a book on the Celtic saints.
A Defense of Hell: The Final Proof of God’s Love
I think Hell is a good idea and I’m tired of people knocking it.
Three Applicants: A Parable
Sick and tired of how my life was going, I decided to hire a new manager.
The Consolation of One Plump Red Strawberry
I have a big box of bookmarks from all over the world. I love to read, and as I begin a new book I enjoy selecting just the right bookmark—one with an appropriate color, design, and theme.
Spiritual Direction: The Ordinary Way
Here’s an excerpt from my new book Same Old, Same New: The Consolation of the Ordinary. It’s an imagined conversation between a spiritual director, Father Zachary, and his directee, Philip.
Creating Content: The Great Unboxing Video!
I got quite a surprise—actually TWELVE surprises!!!—when my publisher sent me the first box of my brand new book, SAME OLD, SAME NEW: THE CONSOLATION OF THE ORDINARY. Here it is, THE GREAT UNBOXING VIDEO!