Into the Fire

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

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  •                       (From my work in progress: Seeing . . . ) PART THREE Chapter 59          He dreaded turning into the driveway, getting home, facing the reality of more time alone. As pathetic as it felt, while he drove slowly up the…

  •        Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled and alert; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy,…

  •   Okay. Totally random, a bit bizarre, and who knows what? If you were to associate an animal with a fictional character, who and what would they be?  My answer: Secretariat (Triple Crown Winner, amazing Thoroughbred) / Mitch Rapp (Covert operative of the highest degree) If you had to pick a first line for your…

  •                 (Originally posted as "Broken and . . . Unwritten" on 07/31/2014)  I've been the straggler when it comes to reading Charles Martin's novels. Shame on me. Unwritten is my third venture into Charles Martin's work, and it seems he has yet to disappoint. A few years ago…

  • In Delaware. In Illinois In Idaho. Yes, the awe-inspiring views of autumn.   Father, we thank you for beauty because we need to gaze upon it. You knew we'd need it. Thank you for it all. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

  •               Ah, the good ol' days. Fun songs from the past.    Thank you, Lord, for all the songs that speak of good things well. I love you, Lord. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

  •                           Kyle Mills continues the Mitch Rapp legacy created by Vince Flynn with his latest release Lethal Agent.  I have to say after the hair-raising sequence of events in this quickly read story of bio-weapon terrorism and corrupt politicians, I loved the Epilogue.…

  •      Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives,…

  •                         (From my unpublished novel The Fixer) CHAPTER 2      “What’s wrong with you?”      “What do you mean?” Lamb looked up from her invoices, slightly perturbed at the question.      “C’mon, Lamb. You haven’t said ten words to anyone since…

  •                                       This note was from a highly respected literary agency back in 2004 regarding my submission of The Famous One. Although it was regarding a rejection by the agents, it was also an affirmation of my writing…