Table of Contents
Preface xi
Introduction xv
Part I The Spiritual Practice of Writing
1 Why We Write 3
2 Why Metaphors Matter 11
3 Writing as a Spiritual Practice 21
4 The Invitation of Ellipses … 33
5 A Practical Guide to Contemplative Correspondence 43
Part II In Your Own Words
6 Writing about Faith 61
7 Writing about Prayer 79
8 Writing about Sin 97
9 Writing about Love 113
10 Writing about Justice 129
11 Writing about Hope 145
12 Writing about Redemption 161
13 Writing about Grace 175
11 Writing about Hospitality 189
15 Writing about Reverence 207
Last Words 227
Acknowledgments 229
Appendices 233
Notes 255
Contributors 275