With no sermon on the near horizon and no commentary for a couple weeks, it looks like I’ll have some novel-writing time to enjoy in the short term. I’m eager to get back to Zach, Donna and company.

Writing sermons and commentaries may not seem that creative, but believe me, it takes a lot of creativity, prayer, energy and time to do them well. And it energizes me for novel-writing, unlike journalism or writing first communion invitations.

There are far more creativity-draining ways to be spending one’s time.