Into the Fire

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

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  • This is a different kind of excerpt this Wednesday. The first page of . . . in a love song:               “Heard it in a love song . . . can’t be wrong.”                                        The Marshall Tucker Band               Many waters cannot quench love;                   rivers cannot wash it away.               If one were to…

  •   Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Halleluuuujah!  Praise the Lord God Almighty. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

  • I've just finished three novels in a series written by a familiar author (to me) who I'm sure is writing under a pen name which encompasses many other authors. An indie published author(s) of many series books, some of which are at the 22nd, 18th, and so on number of novels in each series, cannot…

  •        "If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counselor to be with you forever — the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you know Him, for He…

  •                         From my unfinished manuscript . . .  Chapter 10 I hustled back to my house and into the room I’d dedicated for my gym. I jerked off my shirt and went to the treadmill. Warming up at a brisk walk, I did my…

  • It's a brand new year. What lies ahead? There are two trails, one with hope and one with despair.  The last four years have been draped in despair.  In spite of the horrors, terrorists, and tragedies, we will search for and cling to hope.  The only true and real hope in this world comes through…

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  •   Rockin' out with the Doobie Brothers for New Year's Eve. "Without Love, where would you be now?"  We know who Love Is: the Lord Jesus Christ gave it all for you. Let Him have your life. Without Him, you know where you'd be now. 

  • Many people make resolutions in hopes of keeping them, inspired by the dawn of a new year. No harm in that. Many people need to set goals, make lists, and determine by so doing to conquer lethargy, fears, laziness, or whatever keeps them from advancing in their daily lives. My goal is the same every…

  •        Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ. Moved…