Into the Fire

Passionate thoughts about the world of writing and the Power of God

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  • Thank you is not enough, but it's all we have. Thank you for serving the USA, for being a soldier, for sacrificing the time and effort to keep this nation free. It costs. Thank you for believing it's worth it.    Father, please bless those who serve this One Nation Under God. In the Name…

  •           Who then is able to stand against me? Who has a claim against me that I must pay?      Everything under heaven belongs to me.   Job 41:10b-11 (NIV)

  •                 Let's get right to it. This will be an eclectic list for you book shoppers. When you want to go deep into a character, you want to read a Charles Martin novel. Long Way Gone will take you there.                …

  •                        Memoir:[ˈmemˌwär] NOUN a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources."in 1924 she published a short memoir of her husband"synonyms: account · historical account · history · record · chronicle · annal(s)  an autobiography or a written account of one's memory…

  • In Rhode Island. In Vermont. In Connecticut. No matter where you travel in autumn, you can find incredible views the locals often take for granted.   Father, we never tire of your creation, of the beauty you allow us to savor. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.   

  •   Still missing summer . . . Another oldie from Chad and Jeremy.   Thank you, Lord, for pretty songs, seasons, words, and expressions of beauty. You made them all. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.   

  • (From my novel Destination. Available for Kindle only.) From chapter titled "Light in the darkness" . . .       “Oh, land sakes! Almost forgot. Dang old age,” she muttered as she reached into her jeans’ pocket. “Here, son. This here is the key to the door down the hall from your room and around…

  •   Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed,     for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning;    great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion;    therefore I will wait for him." . . . For men are not cast off    by the…

  •   Yay! Christmas décor is about to happen at my house! Not waiting for December. Too short a time to enjoy it all. So . . . here are some novel (literally) suggestions for your Christmas gift buying. PART ONE!                               Every…

  •     Looks like I acquired the Drama Queen label quite early in my life. Hahahaha!    Father, I had an idyllic childhood. You gave me the perfect parents who I loved deeply. Thank you is never enough for all that you've done for me. I'm always desperate for you. In the Name of Jesus,…