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Why I write
I write novels because I believe in a God who loves inclusively and unconditionally. My stories deal with terrible realities including violence, sexual abuse and intolerance. Each novel concludes with at least one conversion to a fuller and "bigger" image of God. We humans tend to "return the favor" we hear in Genesis: we take the gift that we are made in God's image and try to make God in our image--which is always less than and smaller than God who is our Creator, our Lover, and our very Breath.
I also write books that encourage spiritual growth with questions and challenges. Maybe the images of and ideas about God, prayer, and eternal life we have held on to for years are ready for change.
I love my church and hope that it will become a better reflection of God in this world. May we all believe that we are missioned to make God better known and loved in whatever corner of the planet we call home. As we realize how much we are loved, we will need to return that love--it's not about a heavenly reward!
I write novels because I believe in a God who loves inclusively and unconditionally. My stories deal with terrible realities including violence, sexual abuse and intolerance. Each novel concludes with at least one conversion to a fuller and "bigger" image of God. We humans tend to "return the favor" we hear in Genesis: we take the gift that we are made in God's image and try to make God in our image--which is always less than and smaller than God who is our Creator, our Lover, and our very Breath.
I also write books that encourage spiritual growth with questions and challenges. Maybe the images of and ideas about God, prayer, and eternal life we have held on to for years are ready for change.
I love my church and hope that it will become a better reflection of God in this world. May we all believe that we are missioned to make God better known and loved in whatever corner of the planet we call home. As we realize how much we are loved, we will need to return that love--it's not about a heavenly reward!