Into the Fire

This picture is probably a bit more dramatic than I feel about this topic, but in all honesty, it does hurt just a little bit. "What does?" you ask. Well, this: 

     I write Christian Fiction. In the Love Story/Romance genre. There is no graphic sex in any of my stories. There is some minor infrequent language. The Lord's Name is never used in vain. 

     I portray "the worldly people" as they are. 

     Redemption/the Gospel is organically and clearly demonstrated in the storyline. 

     Since sexual attraction, temptations, and attitudes toward the opposite sex are inherent in romance, you will find ample examples of them in the stories. 

Because of the real inclusions of these elements of attractions and accompanying actions, my work can or seems to be a problem for some Christian readers. Frankly, I don't understand why. 

But, I know that we all have our preferences in reading novels. I don't begrudge anyone their choices in books. That's the wonder of loving fiction. We all have our favorites. 

I just wish some of those who seek out the "clean and chaste" fiction would take a chance on my novels that give a very real and full look at people and their journeys to redemption. 

That's it. 

Father, I love the stories, characters, words you've given me. You've touched my heart deeply with them all. Thank you is never enough. Always desperate for you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.