John Shore
Besides here on Crosswalk, John blogs on JohnShore.com.
Writer, Editor, Author
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The 11 Biggest Things That Ever Happened to Me
Life is funny. It kicks you around; it makes you a victim; it brings you gifts you wouldn't have dared guess at. And sometimes, if you're lucky, it even slips 50 Cent in your ear.Wednesday, December 5, 2007
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Santa. Satan. Anagrammatic Coincidence? No.
It's more than just that their names are an anagram Big Bird could figure out. Think about it. Elves? Flying reindeer? The North Pole? Isn't it time we told the truth about Saint Nick -- or should...Monday, December 3, 2007
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What? Me, Mediocre?
Two out of 10 reasons I love being a guy, another unfortunate fortune, amazing movie deals, and how I personally am helping America win the war in Iraq.Monday, November 26, 2007
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Surprise (Or Not)! Men Are Spoiled!
Here are the four main reasons why every man feels that, when push comes to shove, he's the center of the known universe.Wednesday, November 21, 2007
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Erin: You Are Not Responsible For Your Husband’s Suicide
This morning a woman wrote me to say that she cannot be alleviated from the guilt she feels over her husband’s suicide. Here’s what I wrote her in response.Monday, November 19, 2007
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Ecclesia Reformatat Semper Reformanda
Sure, it's Latin and looks intimidatingly brainy. But it's a principle that's core to our faith, and one we should all very much be aware of. Especially now.Friday, November 16, 2007
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Speaking of Chinese Food
Last night I made Chinese food. I think. Sort of. Anyway, afterwards I wrote about the fact that I had just made Chinese food. You might not think it sounds interesting now, but ... but ... but...Thursday, November 15, 2007
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Six Tests To Determe If He's Mr. Right
Having trouble determining if the man you're involved with is really Mr. Right? Well, these six tests should help you know for sure.Monday, November 12, 2007
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To Single Women: Men. Don't. Change.
Remember: Love means never having to say they're sorry.Wednesday, November 7, 2007
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No Mate for Jesus
Did I really need my wife to tell me how Jesus could be "fully man" AND never lust after women? No, I didn't. Seriously. I didn't. I did NOT!Thursday, November 1, 2007
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Jesus: God? Yes! But FULLY Man?
We’re certainly comfortable with Jesus being God. But being really, truly, and fully human? Maybe not so much.Tuesday, October 30, 2007
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San Diego: Paradise, Up In Smoke
Sure can be a crazy world. Sure feels like it is, just now, here.Thursday, October 25, 2007
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San Diego Is On Fire
When the end of the world comes, it's hard to imagine it won't look and feel just like this.Monday, October 22, 2007
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John 1:1-5
Armed with nothing but my NIV study Bible, and completely lacking in the kind of education that would qualify me to even think about undertaking such a thing, I hereby and forthwith begin my...Thursday, October 18, 2007
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John, Delayed
In which I was going to begin my commentary on the most theologically, philosophically, and aesthetically complex and sophisticated text in the Bible, until I got sidetracked by my life being a...Tuesday, October 16, 2007
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God and Mickey, part 3
In which God unsettles Mickey by telling him that in the humans' world he won't be "irrefutably omnipresent."Wednesday, October 10, 2007
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God and Mickey, part 2
In which God shows Mickey the opposable thumb, jokes about the giraffe, worries about shin bones, and is himself impressed by water.Tuesday, October 9, 2007
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God and Mickey, part 1
Herewith and forthwith I present a bit of a mini-play I wrote that's soon to be performed by the San Diego Repertory Theater. It's a scene between God and the archangel Michael. It takes place in...Monday, October 8, 2007