The author of the bestseller The Shack knows the depths of emotional and physical insecurity just as well as he knows the secure anchor of God’s love. In this interview, he talks about the sequel, his friends on death row in Tennessee, and how he lies down beside Jesus on the floor of a fishing boat in the midst of life’s storms.
Barefoot Trails
“The Kingdom of God defies any and all worldly standards” – whether a follower of Christ believes this statement or not can be seen by the way they deal with prestige, success, and influence. (This article was originally published in the German magazine Aufatmen in May 2026).
Out Of the Silent Planet
What is 70 years old and sounds like it was written yesterday? It’s a space novel that describes two power players of this age as if the writer had known them personally. It’s scary and fascinating and hopeful – It’s Out Of The Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis…
Les Misérables
I recently experienced the breathtaking musical “Les Misérables” for the fifth time (spread over three decades), this time in Zurich, Switzerland. I came home deeply moved once more – and should have known better than to gush about a work called “The Wretched” to my teenage kids…
From India, With Love
We recently returned from a family trip to India – a trip meant mainly to introduce our kids to the place their parents had called home for four years – and ended up with much more than we bargained for. Instead of just a trip down memory lane, we found ourselves in the middle of
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Apokatastasis
Theology has big words to ponder everyday experiences. Experiences like my husband’s accident and the big question hanging in the air whether “something good will come of this”. Apokatastasis, the restoration of all things – a big word worth exploring.
