Into the Fire

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

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  •   Stop trusting in man,  who has but a breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he?   Isaiah 2:22 (NIV)

  •              An excellent ending to a marvelous season. And, yay: no cliffhanger!   Lord, thank you for the amazing talents you give to people. Please help them to experience your generosity and know you as you desire to be known. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

  •                                  We all know them when we see them. Those great first lines in a novel or a film make us think we're in for a grand adventure. Whether melancholy, humorous, exciting, or clever, a perfect first line can be enticing. But I don't base my liking of a story on that great…

  •   Donald Bellisario's typical season finales end in cliffhangers. If you've been a fan of his various hit TV series, you know this. So. Anyone have opinions on these two season endings for 2012 – 2013 episodes?             Good writers. Good series. Good season finales?   Father, please bless these cast…

  •                                  I know: self-promotion doesn't become me. But I must admit I'm excited to announce The Famous One has been converted to the Kindle formatting by the ultra-multi-talented Tim George and is now available on Amazon for $4.99! Ta da! As some of you know, this novel is longer than most novels associated with Christian fiction…

  •   The arrogance of man will be brought low and the pride of men humbled; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day, and the idols will totally disappear.   Isaiah 2:17-18 (NIV)

  •                Five people I'd love to meet. It hasn't changed much in the last several years. Johnny Depp Rush Limbaugh George W. Bush Tom Selleck Ted Cruz   Father, bless those who follow you in spite of all the hardships, all the persecutions, all the testing and trials. Lord, give them the strength…

  •        Over at Novel Rocket today. The above picture: for your viewing pleasure.   God, I continue to thank you for allowing me the wonderful associations you've created for me. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

  •                                                         Just showin' . . .   Lord, the creativity is endless. I can't imagine the perfection of heaven. Thank you for the opportunity to meet you. Nothing compares to you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

  •                                                                           (For the CFBA Tour; free for review)   If you've read some of my posts, you know one of my complaints about Christian fiction is that so often we get more of the same without much variety or imagination. This occurs primarily in the romance and romantic suspense genres, but predictability can…