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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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I was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. I lived here when the Space Needle was built for the World's Fair. For me, the city has gained many things but lost so much more. It's now a haven for liberalism, and common sense has in many cases been forced out of its borders. New…
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I don't make resolutions, but I have hopes. Hope that I will grow closer to Jesus, be more obedient to God, and hear more clearly from the Holy Spirit. Oftentimes, people select a word for the new year. I have to tell you the one that just came to mind and the one in…
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You can dress it in a business suit, you can say the familiar phrase, "It's just business", and you can insist it's "not really", but the truth is in today's publishing world it's all about "me". And rarely is it pretty to watch no matter how you spin it. Publicizing your work makes it…
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When they [the Magi] had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him." So he got up, took…
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1. Coca Cola, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, 7-Up, Mountain Dew 2. Cadillac, Lincoln, Lexus, Audi, Infiniti 3. New International Version, New American Standard, King James, New King James, The Message 4. Jacket, Sweater, Hoodie, Sweatshirt, Coat 5. Aromas: Coffee, Turkey baking, Fresh oranges, Cinnamon, Hamburger joints Take your pick, name your favorites, state your choices.…
