For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate." [Isaiah 29:14]   1 Corinthians 1:18-19 (NIV)

  Authors do all kinds of writing calesthenics creating characters. Some use cropped pictures from magazines to zero in on their target creation. Some prepare detailed notebooks of everything they intend their character to be. Others design elaborate story-boards to track their characters. And still others hear their character's voice and picture him/her in their…

        Over the course of time those of you who've read this blog have noticed my complaints concerning the reality of romance writing in Christian fiction. I've argued that the restrictions placed on writers of romance have been decidedly partial to a surreality because of their lack of accurate and real portrayals of…

            Here's a general interview with bestselling, award winning author Athol Dickson. These are good questions, but I can't claim them as my own. They'll give you a picture of Athol and how he came to be the gifted writer he is. Part of his promotional efforts for January Justice, my favorite novel of his so far,…

       In this world it's impossible not to experience the explosion of sensationalism offered via every medium available to humankind. Whether it's the failing newspapers, various magazines, internet, television, radio, cinema, or name-your-poison, we see, hear, and emotionally feel the touch of graphic crisis-mode deliveries of both truth and lies. With the continual…

                               Since TNT began showing Castle reruns, I've been able to gradually catch up on the series from its beginning. Not having seen every recent episode, I can tell you, from what I've watched, I'm still undecided as to whether or not the chemistry of this odd couple works effectively. Another example of UST (Unresolved Sexual Tension)…

  For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength. . . . But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.   1 Corinthians 1:25;27 (NIV)

  Love is not an enabler. In fact, love exposes. Love looks at sin, defines sin, condemns sin, but loves those who commit sin. Love in no way condones sin. Both Christians and unbelievers manipulate scripture to suit their desires. Although devoted Christians do their best to get the interpretations of the Word of God…

                                Although it's a familiar and well-used cliché applied to situational arguments with teenagers, in politics and relationships, and in corporate boardrooms or custodial closets, it's a valid instruction, its intent recognizable by all who hear it. In my world it can also apply to those matters created by writing novels. Authors subject…

                        This is how I felt when I attempted to think of a blog post for today. Sorry . . .   Lord, I need renewed energy. Please supply. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.