Into the Fire
Passionate thoughts about the world of writing and the Power of God
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A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace. The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them; but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows…
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Five favorite scriptures: Acts 1:8 "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life.…
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As human beings we are born into sin. We all have that in common. It has been contended via discussions and in fiction that we are all capable of heinous deeds given the wrong circumstances and temptations. I do agree that we can be pushed to far places beyond where we'd like to…
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Is there a time of the year when you read more? Favorite place to read? Father, thank you for the joys of reading. It's a gift to read and write. Thank you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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Since when did the "new normal" replace The American Dream? Since learning institutions have tried to peddle the lies about the beauty of realizing The American Dream? Denouncing it, defiling it, denying its significance? Here's what The American Dream means to me. It means that if you're an American, you're equal to…
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I'm not in the high school frame of mind when it comes to the writing world. Admittedly, that's a bit unfair, but let's be real: the publishing world is clique-y. Since it's important to make good impressions on future business associates, all you have to do to be reminded of what it…
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Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret – it leads only to evil. For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope…
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Giving thanks has become a current trend. Facebook, Twitter, blog posts all state a variety of "Thank yous". It's a trend. Not a bad one certainly, but a trend nevertheless. If we have to be reminded to give thanks, one of two things is happening. One: things are really tough at present.…
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Physical strength varies even within people who are the same size. Some smaller people have remarkable strength while some large people show limited physical capability. All kinds of physiques can train to gain strengths, but each individual possesses different talents which aren't always visible in physical demonstrations. I'm only 5' 4". When I…
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I can't take a steady diet of it, but when reading Vince Flynn, I do understand why the Christian reading world resorts to reading secular literature. Most general market fare contains cussing, but if it's used sparingly, I confess it works to establish a reality that can fit the scenes and plots of stories…