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!
SAME OLD, SAME NEW: Brand New Book!
I’m pleased to announce the publication of my brand new book, Same Old, Same New: The Consolation of the Ordinary. Similar in format to my book Champagne for the Soul, this one too has 90 short devotional chapters, each one exploring the theme of finding meaning and joy in the ordinary things of life. Here’s a sample chapter entitled “The Secret of Contentment.”