When the Wrong Voices Offer Shortcuts to Writing Success
A long, personal exploration of how I became a writer and the temptations writers often face when they spend a decade trying to be a writer.
The Ultimate Happily Ever After: A Miscellany of Guest Posts and Interviews
This spring and summer, I had the opportunity to publish more guest posts and interviews than usual.
Jesus Didn’t Return Last Night, and That’s a Bummer
If you’re reading this, my book came out after seven years of work. But after almost two thousand years away, Jesus didn’t return—yet.
Join the Launch Team for “The Restoration of All Things”
I’d love your personal touch in sharing my book with the world.
Soon and Very Soon: The Restoration of All Things
Soon and very soon my book about the return of Christ will be published.
Naked Books Come into This World, and Naked They Return
Some sobering reflections about book endorsements: Your life and your books are like a vapor, here today and gone tomorrow.
Writing as Driving: Some Reflections on Writing
Another writer recently asked me a bunch of questions about writing, and I thought it might be helpful to share my answers here, including why Christian authors should view articles like driving.
Godly Euphoria & the Christian Writer
For many years now, I’ve been reflecting privately on the parallels between the journey of Abraham and the journey of Christian writers. This is the first time I’ve published one of those reflections. It’s about the joy that comes from being called by God into something grand. Christian writing is not always fun; but sometimes it is.
The Restoration of All Things: Cover, Title, and Table of Contents
An update about my first traditionally published book. May I be so bold as to ask you to share my excitement?
Persevering in Ministry and Publishing: A Podcast Interview
I know you want to run the race God has for you. I want to run that race too. However, we often find perseverance difficult because life and ministry can be so challenging.
Book Launch: Broken but Beautiful
I worked with Gospel-Centered Discipleship to collect a team of gifted writers to reflect on the beauty of the bride of Christ. The book launches today.
I Signed My First Traditional Book Contract (And Sort of a Second Book Contract)
I’m working on a book about the return of Christ and hope for those who suffer. (And the other book is about the beauty of the local church.)
Two Podcast Interviews: How Improvement in Writing Is Like Bench-Press & How Our Church Stayed “Front-Edge of the Middle” During Covid
Recently I was a guest on two different podcasts to talk about writing and pastoring.
Exploring the Nuance of “The Tim Keller Rule” for Writers
Christian writers should consider waiting to publish books until they are older. But they shouldn’t wait to write.
Reflections on Shepherds and Sheep: An Unexpected Cost
A recent article for Christianity Today about the reasons people leave churches.
11 Memoirs I Love but Can’t Necessarily Endorse
I’ve become a sucker for a good, true story.
Shepherd & Sheep: The Preface from My New Collection of Essays
A book with my best essays about life in a local church.
Writers’ Coaching Corner: A New Feature for GCD
A new, monthly resource to teach and encourage Christian writers.
A Big Change to My Blog
I’m the new Managing Editor for Gospel-Centered Discipleship, which changes how often I can blog.
Why I Write: Thoughts on Joy and Obedience
A few of the reasons why I feel called to spend so much time writing.