Poet · Writer · Musician · Pastor

Stories
from a Wilder
Grace

Name: Jungle of Faith
Author: Tim Craven

Jungle of Faith is a heartfelt collection of poems that explores family, faith, loss, love, and the unexpected humor of everyday life.

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Tim Craven

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“Can you or I despite the maelstrom at our gait remain upon this road a champion of love if not of fate?”
— Tim Craven

Poetry & Storytelling

Music & Life

Faith & Everyday Grace

Family & Human Connection

Words
Music
Faith
Life

Ordinary moments. Extraordinary grace.

About the Author

Tim Craven

Tim Craven was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania in 1951. He graduated from Penn State University in 1974 with a degree in Creative Writing. A songwriter, musician, and ordained Lutheran pastor, Tim's life has been shaped by family, faith, music, and the people he's met along the way. His writing reflects a deep love for the ordinary and the sacred found in everyday life.

Jungle of Faith

A Poetic Look at Life, Family, and Faith

Jungle of Faith is a collection of poems that moves through the struggles and joys of everyday life — from small-town memories to spiritual reflections, from humor to heartbreak. Tim Craven’s honest and thoughtful voice invites readers to see the world through fresh eyes, where faith shows up in the most unexpected places.

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