by Marla Taviano | Faith Deconstruction, Identity, Spiritual Writing
I grew up as an indoctrinated Republican who believed with my whole (bless my) heart that Republicans were the true Christians and Democrats were godless. I wrote an apology to Democrats in 2011 on my blog and voted Democrat for the first time in 2012. So I understand...
by Caroline Beidler | Mental Health, Spiritual Writing
In the field of forest pathology, there is an interesting observed phenomenon that involves root diseases of trees. Diseases begin in the roots or lower area of the tree and often cause decaying wood to kill the tree. For most trees, root diseases can be the...
by Lauren Cibene | Faith Deconstruction, Identity, Spiritual Writing
In Tiger in a Lifeboat, Lauren Cibene takes us on a deeply personal and courageous journey: when everything she once trusted and believed in fell apart, she booked a one-way ticket to India. What begins as a work trip becomes something much greater — a pilgrimage into...
by Lake Drive Reporter | Lake Drive Books Events, Spiritual Writing
Dear friends, If you’ve been feeling a little untethered lately—navigating spiritual shifts, questioning old beliefs, or simply trying to trust yourself again—you are so not alone. In this “Becoming Brave” live author panelist event, you’ll find a...
by David Morris | Lake Drive Books News, Spiritual Writing
As publisher of Lake Drive Books, I have the honor of working with authors who are courageous enough to put their raw, real stories into the world. Recently, I had the privilege of sitting down with one such author, Lauren Cibene, for a video interview about her new...
by Julia Rocchi | Spiritual Writing
Is prayer as simple as a sentence, as complicated as a curse? Pleas and genuflections, yes, but what about hugs and screams? What of its tone? Is prayer by nature positive, signaling a flicker of faith where perhaps none is thought to be? Then what about those times...
