Self-sufficiency is the enemy of salvation. If you are self-sufficient, you have no need of God. If you have no need of God, you do not seek Him. If you do not seek Him, you will not find Him.

When I began to write seriously, 40 years ago now, my chosen form was the novel.

Self-sufficiency is the enemy of salvation. If you are self-sufficient, you have no need of God. If you have no need of God, you do not seek Him. If you do not seek Him, you will not find Him.

There are dozens of great American writers who write about the family.

If you die, I'll die.' 'But is you live, I'll live.' - Bowman and Kestrel, Firesong

There is this notion that the lives of the comfortable-off middle class don't merit being treated seriously and with compassion.

Today begins my walk with you. Where you go, I go. Where you stay, I stay. When you sleep, I will sleep. When you rise, I will rise. I will pass my days within the sound of your voice, and my nights within the reach of your hand. And none shall come between us. - Manth Vow