Can the Ethiopian change his skin  or the leopard his spots? Neither can you do good  who are accustomed to doing evil.   Jeremiah 13:23 (NIV)

                      Five things I cannot stand: (Notice we're talking "things" here, not character traits or actions) Drippy faucets Running toilets (ones that continually sound like they're filling) Chick weed and other obnoxious weeds Parsnips (and Beets) Moss on the roof   Father, the curse of sin is far-reaching. One day all we know will be…

    We all have them. However, I've noticed some writers think their strengths are their weaknesses and vice versa. If you read the fine print in red under weakness in the cartoon above, you'll see it says to "work out or remain weak". And that, my friends, is what novelists do. They keep working…

      Writers have strengths and weaknesses. Rarely are any of us perfect although some seem moreso than others. There comes a time when we each must evaluate our skills and establish our strengths. What do we do well? I've been told I'm strong at dialogue and character development, and there's no question those…

      What is the most annoying thing about a book you don't like? What "rule" of writing is the most unsatisfying/unnecessary for you? What particular characteristic is present when you thoroughly enjoy a novel?   God, so much to be thankful for. So much grace. Thank you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

                                 Years ago I wrote a post about why I read Christian fiction exclusively. I covered the usual things like the overuse of cuss words and explicit sexual scenes that are commonly found in general market literature, but my reasons still include the overall sense of hopelessness and temporary solutions for life's…

  See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness.   Hebrews 3:12-13 (NIV)

                                     Five favorite Seahawks:   Marshawn Lynch  Russell Wilson  Richard Sherman  Cam Chancellor  Golden Tate    Thank you, Lord, for the sport of football and the giftings you distribute to athletes. May they all honor you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.  

       Well, I haven't gone that far, but I am over at Novel Rocket today with a sort of controversial topic. Would love for you to add your thoughts/opinions. See you there.   Father, you know the gratitude I feel for all of those who show me kindness and actually care about what I…

                  Apparently The Lone Ranger was a bust at the box office. The film was exceedingly expensive and over budget, but according to its star Johnny Depp and its director Gore Verbinski, some of the critics panned the movie before viewing the film – much like some reviewers never read the books they insult and bash.…