Category Archives: The Christian life

Dishing on Everywhere God

Posted on June 21, 2018 by

About a month ago, I chatted with my new friend Matt Brough. He’s a pastor and writer in Winnipeg, Canada. I met him at the Festival of Faith and Writing Conference this past April. We shared a number of similarities, … Continue reading →

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Overnight Getaway: Backpacking within an hour of Manhattan

Posted on October 1, 2017 by

All of my life I have enjoyed the outdoors. Whether it was hiking trails in Sequoia National Park with my parents and brother or walking outside with my children or dog, spending time in creation brought (and continues to bring) … Continue reading →

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Sabbath Books

Posted on August 26, 2017 by

I’m excited to have Jessica Snell guest post at Always Orange. Jessica was my editor for Everywhere God. Her suggestions and observations made my book better. I love what she’s talking about in this piece and I think you will … Continue reading →

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A Writer’s Manifesto: The Kind of Writer I Want to Be

Posted on August 7, 2017 by

This summer was the first in several that I did not have a writing deadline. The book was finished, published in fact. Outside of one book review due in June, I had no other commitments. Instead of feeling a sense … Continue reading →

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Advent: Savoring the Season, Week 2

Posted on December 5, 2016 by

As we head into week two of Advent, I wanted to share some ideas and suggestions for ways to observe this meaningful season. Some of my ideas are geared towards families. Other ideas are more individual in nature.  I’m no … Continue reading →

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Here it is!

Posted on November 1, 2016 by

 A first look at the cover of Everywhere God. You can pre-order the book here.

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On Writing and Fall

Posted on October 9, 2016 by

The daylight hours grow shorter and the temperatures turn cooler, announcing fall’s arrival. Every year I ask myself, where did September go? This year is no exception. It’s been awhile since I have written about THE BOOK so I thought … Continue reading →

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