The Woman by the Boat-2
This is the photo from Google Earth that first inspired me to write the story. The boat I depict is a bit different, but the basic image is the same–along with the rocky beach and the mist. Photo credit: frparm on Google Earth: http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=46.991516&ln=-56.278142&z=4&k=2_____ “The Woman by the Boat” –Second of three parts– One old man didn’t need to see her at the market. Charles lived in a cottage at the north end of the rocky beach. Boat parts, nets, harpoons, and tackle decorated his home inside and out. He had survived a lifetime on the sea. And he had…
The Meaning and Purpose of Life
Just this once I’ll post here what I’ve written for “Connections.” That’s because I’m thinking of putting it in my online library and would welcome any feedback. What do you think? Be honest and brutal. “The Meaning and Purpose of Life” What’s the meaning of life? I’d be lying if I gave an answer. And I encourage you to avoid looking. Why? Because it’s greater than any one of us can embrace. To think otherwise would reduce God to a cartoonish image of what we can contain. We could say that the meaning of life is to come into relation…
New Year Change
If it’s not working, change it. I’ve been blogging most Tuesdays on what may be God’s point of view–or a view in light of eternity–of news and interests. Not too many people seem to be reading. (If you’re reading, thank you!) Also I’m becoming convinced that my blogging needs to be more integrated with what I actually write for publication, and spiritual commentary on the news (noble as that may be) is not it. I write nonfiction to help people connect with God and fiction to bring light into a dark world. I also collaborate to help others bring their stories…
New Book Release
Sometimes we can relate better to eternal truths through stories than through teaching. As a story stirs our imagination and emotion, the message may penetrate into out psyche for a deep and lasting experience. Just released, now available in print on Amazon.com. A new book by Peter Lundell: Short Stories for the Soul How does life change when the human heart encounters eternal reality? Ten compelling stories, intelligent yet easy to read, give a glimpse. – An injured man learns to see. – An old ballerina defies physical limits. – A weary boxer faces a mysterious opponent. – A socialite…
