Into the Fire

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

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  •     . . . the truth. "You can't handle the truth!" Famous Jack Nicholson line delivered with malevolent intensity in the film A Few Good Men. "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." Jesus Christ Other "truth-full" quotes: Truth is stranger than fiction. Blinded by the truth. The truth…

  • And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of turth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession – to the praise of his glory.  …

  •   Please take a few moments and appreciate the beauty and genius of these magnificent animals and the creative minds who train and care for them. They're worth every tear that falls. (Special thanks to BK Jackson for the inspiration.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTbLBL2P6YA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3eQmzw6n3k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD6ghskNKa8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xb4kLo4Gp0 And finally the perfect commercial for the playoffs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgSKwpw2buI   Father, thank you…

  •               Just down the road at Novel Rocket today. Please meet me there.   Thank you for every opportunity to share my heart and passions, Lord. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

  •                              These commercials actually make me vow never to buy or use their products. Epic fails. Watch at your own risk. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH7vHn0UgCw http://www.youtube.com/user/OldSpice?v=JEbpbNTkIdk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-UciSePPPw&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLoF_PWSjd6xXR5bEE8GXByeLbEhSbipZB Notice Old Spice has two entries here. Gross and pitiful.   Father, help us to do things well. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

  •                Most writers will tell you the unintentional mistakes are the most telling, the most embarrassing, the most illustrative of bad writing. The simplest errors such as the incorrect descriptions of actual locations, the lack of knowledge of a craft or sport, the contemporary slang used in period pieces, and many other types of potentially easily noticed…

  •   Finding the right audience for your writing . . . Christian authors will definitely identify an audience when certain publishers are mentioned. For example, Bethany House and Harvest House conjure up images of certain types of readers because of the general type of fiction produced by these publishers. And I think moreso in the last…

  • You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather serve one another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself." If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be…

  • My favorite 2013 commercials (in no particular order): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvXDk9uR5vg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANhmS6QLd5Q http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HanqKwPVq5k   Lord, thank you for those who reach into their hearts and create beauty, humor, and concepts to touch our hearts. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.  

  •    The year is officially in progress. The Bowl Games are coming to a close. The college players are declaring their desire to enter the NFL Draft. Others remain for their fifth year of eligibility. The Wild Card games in professional football begin Saturday, and it will be one and done for some teams. Rabid…