Mary DeMuth, whom we just visited in the south of France, has a new book out this month: Watching the Tree Limbs. It is not just any book. It is Mary's first novel. And she has already garnered some nice honors with it. Check out this site: Craig's Pick.

Once in a while I mention that I serve as editor in chief of Kindred Spirit, the magazine of DTS. KS will receive three awards this Thursday night from the Religion Communicators Council:

National Magazine category: Fall and Winter 2005 issues
Illustration, Publication Cover; Reservoir of Grace, Summer 2005 issue
Photography, Color, Single Photo; Permeating Influence, Fall 2005 issue

The Religion Communicators Council is an interfaith association of religion communicators at work in print and electronic communication, marketing, and public relations.

I am grateful for my fabulous creative team.

You can read the latest issue of KS Online. Be sure to check out the links on Dr. Dan Wallace's work. Fascinating.

Our friend in Belarus sent me a