John Shore
Besides here on Crosswalk, John blogs on JohnShore.com.
Writer, Editor, Author
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Unhappy? Reject Your Parents
People who are unhappy are always unhappy for the same reason: They're stuck in the lie that they had wonderful parents who loved them.Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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Connecting Flights
I spent more time with my father yesterday than I've ever spent with him at one time in my life. It's amazing, how twelve hours can feel like as many seconds.Sunday, May 18, 2008
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How To Earn Respect and Power, Kids
Yesterday I spoke to classes of fourth and fifth graders about writing. My message? Writing well is the best way to get the kind of power and respect everyone wants and needs.Tuesday, May 13, 2008
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Blogging; Writing A Play
"Blog," backwards, is "golb." Which sounds like saying "gold" underwater. Which you should never do, since it's rude to talk with your mouth full. Anyway, I'm writing a play. Doing that has turned...Saturday, May 10, 2008
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My Dad, My Book, and the 2008 San Diego Book Awards
My book "I'm OK--You're Not" (about the inherently tricky relationship between The Great Commandment and The Great Commission) is nominated for a 2008 San Diego Book Award. If I go to the SDBA...Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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Backstage With The Blind Boys of Alabama
Most of the people at the show didn't know The Blind Boys are a gospel group. They thought they were a rural blues group. Then they heard the word "Jesus" sung from the stage. Then they heard it...Monday, May 5, 2008
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Adam and Eve: The Day After
Here's a dialogue I imagine happening between Adam and Eve the day after they're banished from paradise.Wednesday, April 30, 2008
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If We WERE Descended From Apes, At Least I Wouldn't Have To Work
Because Adam didn't obey God, I have to obey my alarm clock. It's just so wrong.Monday, April 28, 2008
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How To Write in Tandem With The Holy Spirit
Trying to write or do any creative work at all without first accessing the Holy Spirit is like trying drive a car with an empty gas tank. It's Nowheresville.Saturday, April 26, 2008
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How To Write Stories & Articles That Sell
A reader wrote to ask how he could go about becoming an "idea factory." Easy: fear boredom, and strive to avoid work. Those have always been the hot tickets for me.Tuesday, April 22, 2008
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More On How To Make A Living Writing
On Saturday I spoke before the San Diego Christian Writer's Guild. What a nice group of people! Once I stopped flapping my arms and piroquetting around, I'm confident I was a riveting stage...Monday, April 21, 2008
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A Painful Memory
Isn't childhood supposed to be fun?Friday, April 18, 2008
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Homosexuality Isn't Stealing or Lying--But It Is Being Lonely
As far as I can tell, it's erroneous to put homosexual love in the same category we do all the other kinds of sins against which we all daily struggle. And I do think it incumbent upon us to admit...Tuesday, April 15, 2008
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How I Broke The Heart Of My Lesbian Friend
I could hardly wait to tell one of my best friends that I'd become a Christian. I had no idea the news would hurt her so.Saturday, April 12, 2008
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I Was Asked To Carry The Olympic Torch!
Imagine my surprise when, at 2 a.m. this morning, I got the call.Friday, April 11, 2008
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Me, The Gym, and My Hamster Mike
I used to have a hamster who had excellent reflexes, and could fly. He was also in top-notch physical shape. Now I know why.Thursday, April 10, 2008
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The Five People Who'll Probably Beat Me Up In Heaven
If I ever do make it through the Pearly Gates, one of these guys will probably be waiting for me.Tuesday, April 8, 2008
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Death by Blogging!
A story in the New York Times reveals how some people are dying from blogging too much. Surprised? I'm not.Sunday, April 6, 2008