John Shore
Besides here on Crosswalk, John blogs on JohnShore.com.
Writer, Editor, Author
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Top 10 Qualities to Look For in a Wife
Bachelors! Thinking about what to look for in a potential wife? Here are 10 things that being married 26 years has taught me about that.Monday, September 24, 2007
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Atheists! Incoming Olive Branch!
My last couple of posts on the relationship between Christians and Atheists have generated over 300 comments. Um. Enough already. Here’s my Official Olive Branch to atheists everywhere.Thursday, September 20, 2007
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Christians and Atheists in Communion -- in Harmony, I Mean! But Now What?
I know what you’re thinking: “Now that you’ve established peace and harmony throughout the world between Christians and atheists, what’s next for you, John?” Good question!Tuesday, September 18, 2007
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What the Atheists Taught Me
I’ve spent the last two days reading a fairly massive amount of input from atheists. Turns out they’re a pretty articulate bunch! And apparently many of them care as much as we Christians do about...Monday, September 17, 2007
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An Honest Question: Atheists, How Do You Process Your Guilt?
If you’re an atheist (or a New-Ager, if you would) I am sincerely asking you to help me and my readers understand the process by which you, once you have engendered guilt in yourself, come to feel...Thursday, September 13, 2007
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An Open Letter to Britney Spears
Britney: As you know, your performance on last night’s MTV’s Music Video Awards has been universally panned. But here’s why your lackluster, detached performance could be the greatest thing that’s...Monday, September 10, 2007
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My Name Is Not Pato Banton
The other night I went to see Famous Reggae Star Pato Banton. It was like being at a convention for beach dudes taking lessons in primary Japanese social behaviors.Friday, September 7, 2007
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Why Doesn't God Just Prove He Exists?
An earnest young seeker recently wrote to ask me why God doesn't "just prove" his existence. Here's my answer.Tuesday, September 4, 2007
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You, Jarvis Lunalo, and the Man Who Saved My Life
The teacher who saved my life when I was a high school student is now trying to radically improve the life of another student. That’s what this inspired man DOES. This time, you can help him.Thursday, August 30, 2007
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A Reader Asks, “Why Do I Need Jesus to Change My Life?”
A reader named Sarah wrote to ask me why she needed Jesus to change her life. “Can’t I do that on my own?” she wrote. “And what if I don’t want to change? What if I like who I am?” Here's how I...Saturday, August 25, 2007
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My Private, Difficult Conversation with Chrissie Hynde
Chrissie may pretend with the rest of America. If only she could pretend with me.Wednesday, August 22, 2007
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Why Martians Could Have Snagged Me at a Rock Concert Last Night
Last night I went to see REO Speedwagon, Stray Cats, The Pretenders, and ZZ Top. Thank goodness the Martians didn’t choose last night to attack.Monday, August 20, 2007
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My Bad!
Someone who’s been good to me wrote to say that I had been disrespectful to them. Yowzer! Here’s my rectification of that obnoxious truth.Friday, August 17, 2007
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About Buying "I'm OK--You're Not." (And some other ... babbling, basically.)
A while back some people wrote me asking why they couldn't find my book "Penguins, Pain ..." in their local bookstore. I wrote a mini-blog in response. Yesterday I got some emails from people...Wednesday, August 15, 2007
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Gays and Christians: Imagine My Surprise
Before I (very suddenly) became a Christian, I had absolutely no idea how much time Christians spend thinking, talking, and writing about homosexuality. Here’s the painful way I found out.Tuesday, August 14, 2007
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Pick-Up Lines Of Famous Men In History
In my last posting, I helped women understand the possible meaning of words men use to describe themselves in personal ads. Today, I’m hoping to assist single men by revealing the ice-breakers used...Friday, August 10, 2007
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What’s in a Word: The Truth Behind Men’s Personal Ads
If you’re a single woman trying to guess at the truth behind words men use to describe themselves in their personal ads, here’s the guide you’re after. But be forewarned: It’s not pretty.Tuesday, August 7, 2007
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And Now For Someone Completely Different
Readers, I'd like to introduce you to Lucas Smith. Please bear in mind that, despite the evidence, Lucas is NOT a hippy serial killer. (Um. I just clicked on, and thus enlarged, the photo of him...Friday, August 3, 2007