Into the Fire

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

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  •   Great group. Fun songs. One of my BFFs was so in love with Felix Cavaliere. A long time ago . . .    Father, thank you for watching over me for so long before you rescued me from myself. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.   

  •                                     I prefer this older cover of the Vince Flynn novel Kill Shot, the second prequel in the Mitch Rapp Saga.  Mitch Rapp has been living in France while quietly neutralizing a list of insatiables compiled by his…

  •   . . . For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: "If a man will not work, he shall not eat." 2 Thessalonians 3:10 (NIV)   

  • Okay. Outside of the characters in my novels, here are some of my favorite heroines and heroes.  Raleigh Harmon is my number one favorite heroine written exquisitely by Sibella Giorello. The Stones Cry Out will introduce you to Raleigh in this first book. Feel free to start here. Sibella wrote the prequels later, but you…

  • The Anna Denning Mystery Series by Karin Kaufman is a terrific collection if you're looking for a fresh group of mysteries that might send a chill up your arms now and then. This isn't a new series, but it's an excellent one. Well written and highly recommended.    Father, you know Karin well and you've…

  • Do you have your favorite novel characters? Those that you remember through the years from a single story or from a series when you can't wait for the next book and you never want the series to end?  Building characters in stories is incredibly fun, exciting, intense, surprising, and (to me) personally meaningful.  Since I…

  •     Two of my absolute favorites! Hey, what did you expect from this romantic?    Father, music is a gift. May all who make it thank the One who's given them their talents. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

  •   As for other matters, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith. But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil…

  • An excerpt from my novel Seeing . . .  Taken from Chapter 32 Reminder      Jean July had the luxury of being born into a holy house with two parents who managed to praise God’s love and provision in spite of her father’s disability and eventual amputation and even when the young and vivacious Jean…

  •                           High-school, my school. Senior picture.    Lord, thank you for being patient with me and protecting me from myself. You rescued me several years later and I'm forever grateful. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.