This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace,…

       If you’re anything like me, you have an opinion on a lot of things. And you’re not afraid to express it. In the flesh you’ll jump in with unsolicited commentary and in the Spirit you’ll regret some of what you said. I grew up—or attempted to—during the heyday of the “drugs, sex, rock…

                  As we approach our celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, I would like to encourage men today with this message from the Christmas account. Men today have multiple challenges of all kinds. For example, their visual instincts are exploited by every medium known to the human race, enticing them into sexually…

    If you like futuristic/sci-fi, Almost Human on Fox at 8 PM Monday evenings is worth the watch. Each episode is briefly preceded by a description of the state of the human race in a futuristic America (2048). Each member of the police force must be accompanied by analytical androids known as "synthetics". Detective Kennex isn't fond…

         When the time comes to find yourself as a writer, IF you've learned the many (endless) rules of writing fiction, forget about them. IF you've learned proper grammar, forget it. Here's the reason for this suggestion. Your writer's voice comes from your self-expression, and if your self-expression sounds like a textbook's rendering of…

    For a man's ways are in full view of the Lord,   and he examines all his paths. The evil deeds of a wicked man ensnare him;   the cords of his sin hold him fast. He will die for lack of discipline,   led astray by his own great folly.   Proverbs…

  What does sybolism mean to you? Do you look for it in the fiction you read. Do you use it in your stories? Do you prefer metaphors and similes to sybolism? Do you enjoy being challenged with symbolism? Can you think of an author who uses it successfully?   Father, you're the Master of…

       Follow me to Novel Rocket today? Would love to see you there.    Father, please bless those who encourage others. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

                             Everybody has them. Nobody has to tell us that some are useless. But here are a few things where your opinion doesn't matter, but it's fun to give it anyway. 1. Do you think e-readers have become so popular because of the convenience factor or the price of books often being…

         I happen to do a fair amount of each, although I confess lately I lean toward more of the crying than laughing. The world right now is a sad and ugly mess, and sometimes the circumstances of all earthly endeavors crush against my heart. As a Christian, I recognize who to seek for refuge and how…