Author Interview: Richard Wilson
I am here with Richard Wilson, a Writer and Ministry Leader. He has written a memoir, Grace-Healed Eyes, as well as essays and devotions exploring topics such as faith, hope and grief. Let's welcome Richard as my Featured Guest!
Me: Tell me a little bit about yourself!
Richard: I am a husband, father, writer, and ministry leader in Chicago. I write devotionals and essays for my local church, exploring topics such as faith, hope, and grief. I hold a Master’s of Arts in Ministry Leadership from Moody Theological Seminary. Currently, I serve as Board Chairman of Sunshine Gospel Ministries, a parachurch organization seeking the renewal of the city through ministries of discipleship, mercy, and justice.
Me: You've written a memoir. Tell me about your book.
Richard: In Grace-Healed Eyes, I recount the redemptive journey of my family following the lowest points of my mother’s drug addiction. This memoir bears witness to the power of faith and love amid uncertainty and fear. Dotted with moments of relatable humor, 90s pop culture, and a lived history of Chicago and its suburban communities, Grace-Healed Eyes inspires hope for families struggling together through seasons of crisis. And right now, I’m working on a 30-day devotional exploring the topic of grace.
Me: What advice would you give to aspiring authors?
Richard: Jean Rhys has a great quote: “All of writing is a huge lake. There are great rivers that feed the lake. And there are mere trickles. All that matters is feeding the lake. I don’t matter. The lake matters. You must keep feeding the lake.” I would say to aspiring authors, “keep feeding the lake.”
Me: I love that! What do you hope your readers will gain from reading your book?
Richard: I desire that readers would walk away with a renewed sense of hope as it relates to reconciling strained relationships, a newfound courage to be vulnerable, and a belief that healing and wholeness are not merely cliches tossed around in a broken world searching for comfort. Instead, they are tangible realities that we can experience in our lives. This is particularly true for those of us in the community of faith. There is a measure of wholeness that we can experience in this life.
To purchase Grace-Healed Eyes:
Amazon
To connect with Author Richard Wilson:
Website
Instagram
Grace-Healed Eyes
Richard T. Wilson
http://www.sunshinerodgers.com/featur...
Me: Tell me a little bit about yourself!
Richard: I am a husband, father, writer, and ministry leader in Chicago. I write devotionals and essays for my local church, exploring topics such as faith, hope, and grief. I hold a Master’s of Arts in Ministry Leadership from Moody Theological Seminary. Currently, I serve as Board Chairman of Sunshine Gospel Ministries, a parachurch organization seeking the renewal of the city through ministries of discipleship, mercy, and justice.
Me: You've written a memoir. Tell me about your book.
Richard: In Grace-Healed Eyes, I recount the redemptive journey of my family following the lowest points of my mother’s drug addiction. This memoir bears witness to the power of faith and love amid uncertainty and fear. Dotted with moments of relatable humor, 90s pop culture, and a lived history of Chicago and its suburban communities, Grace-Healed Eyes inspires hope for families struggling together through seasons of crisis. And right now, I’m working on a 30-day devotional exploring the topic of grace.
Me: What advice would you give to aspiring authors?
Richard: Jean Rhys has a great quote: “All of writing is a huge lake. There are great rivers that feed the lake. And there are mere trickles. All that matters is feeding the lake. I don’t matter. The lake matters. You must keep feeding the lake.” I would say to aspiring authors, “keep feeding the lake.”
Me: I love that! What do you hope your readers will gain from reading your book?
Richard: I desire that readers would walk away with a renewed sense of hope as it relates to reconciling strained relationships, a newfound courage to be vulnerable, and a belief that healing and wholeness are not merely cliches tossed around in a broken world searching for comfort. Instead, they are tangible realities that we can experience in our lives. This is particularly true for those of us in the community of faith. There is a measure of wholeness that we can experience in this life.
To purchase Grace-Healed Eyes:
Amazon
To connect with Author Richard Wilson:
Website
Grace-Healed Eyes
Richard T. Wilson
http://www.sunshinerodgers.com/featur...
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