Inspire, Fall 2006

Contents Volume 17 Issue 1 Fall 2006 Features 16 A Voice in the Wilderness As a writer, Leslie Leyland Fields ’79 feels the tension between the inspiration of solitude and the need for community. Find out more about her life as a writer in Alaska. 18 Less is More Marla Yoder Taviano ’97 discovered that writing is more about God’s message than your own. Read more about her reflections on how less is more. 20 The Writing of The Fight of Faith “The longer your travel the Christian life, the more confusing things become.” Read about how this observation by Bruce W. McDonald ’69 culminated in a book to help God’s people cling to their faith. Sections 4 Director’s Chair 8 What’s Abuzz 12 The Big Pic © 14 What’s the Word? 24 Alumni Association News 26 Alumnotes Cedarville University Alumni Association 251 N. Main Street Cedarville, OH 45314 www.cedarville.edu/alumni Less is More Becoming a published author = Great! Holding a book signing = Exciting! Seeing less of yourself and more of the Lord in your work = Priceless! Read more about Marla Yoder Taviano ’97 and her realization that “less is more” on Page 18.