November 8, 2018 / Creative Writing
Jill Bergkamp reflects on the voice of the voiceless sōkhenet, the bed companion of King David’s old age.
Jill Bergkamp
November 8, 2018 / Creative Writing
November 8, 2018 / Creative Writing
Creative Writing
The Creative Writing section engages various themes related to faith, spirituality, and human interactions through poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and memoir.
Mark C. Watney
October 22, 2018 / Creative Writing
October 22, 2018 / Creative Writing
Mark C. Watney reflects on his father’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease in the broader context of our own ubiquitous spiritual dementia.
Susan Carlson
October 15, 2018 / Creative Writing
October 15, 2018 / Creative Writing
Susan Carlson considers the intersection of faith, God, and patriarchy.
Heidi Turner
October 4, 2018 / Creative Writing
October 4, 2018 / Creative Writing
Heidi Turner looks for redemption and familial grace in community and church failure.
Melissa Knox
September 27, 2018 / Creative Writing
September 27, 2018 / Creative Writing
Melissa Knox reflects on psychoanalysis and the flawed lifeboat of belief.
Barbara Crooker
September 24, 2018 / Creative Writing
September 24, 2018 / Creative Writing
In this poem, Barbara Crooker reflects on the Cathars.
Rita Willett
May 10, 2018 / Creative Writing
May 10, 2018 / Creative Writing
Rita Willet tells the story of Guy and his unconventional journey to baptism.
Rita Willett
May 7, 2018 / Creative Writing
May 7, 2018 / Creative Writing
Rita Willett remembers the old Saint Louis City Hospital and realizes that some things really haven’t changed.