C.R. Wiley
C. R. Wiley is a pastor and writer living in the Pacific Northwest. He’s written for many publications, including Front Porch Republic. His latest book is entitled, In the House of Tom Bombadil.
Articles by C.R. Wiley
Reviving the Cult of Citizenship: Tony Woodlief’s I, Citizen
If you do follow Woodlief's advice, you'll need a thick skin and a dogged commitment to first principles. Self-government takes time and effort, and too many people really do want…
A Meditation on My Porch
I heard someone say recently, “Porches are back. They’re on all the new houses.” And I thought, “No, no they’re not.” Porches on newer houses are hardly more than…
On Dying Where You’re Planted: The Rooted Pastor
Manchester, CT I am grudgingly accepting that you don’t choose the place; the place chooses you. I’ve moved around a lot during my time on the planet, first as luggage, then…
The Bombadil Option
Manchester, CT “Old Tom Bombadil is a merry fellow, Bright blue his jacket is, and his boots are yellow. None has ever caught him yet, for Tom, he is the…