Into the Fire

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

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  •   Do you not know?   Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God,   the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired and weary,   and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary   and increases the power of the weak. Even…

  •                           Sports occupy a unique place in the hum of life experiences. It seems many people have a favorite ranging from professional football to synchronized swimming. No secret where my interest lies. If you're a participant in a sport, chances are you want to excel. If you graduate to a professional level, you're all…

  •      I'm always up for good TV. The new series Intelligence plays on CBS at 10 PM Mondays, starring Marg Helgenberger, Josh Holloway, and Meghan Ory. So far, so good. Interesting premise, not too far down the technological road – maybe even indicative of current secret intelligence assets. Intense, clever, action-oriented. I like it.  …

  •                                That about says it all, doesn't it?   Father, thank you for the joys of reading and writing. Thank you for the options to do both. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

  •   How do you write? Pad and pencil or pen? Computer keyboard? Do you begin with a storyboard or notebooks? What style do you like? Do you write the way you speak? Do you write first person? Third person? All the other persons? Do you emulate your favorite writers? Do you have your own voice…

  •     . . . 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.