Into the Fire
Passionate thoughts about the world of writing and the Power of God
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Chris Fabry's Not in the Heart gives us yet another look at this talented and versatile author's voice. Published by Tyndale Fiction, Not in the Heart presents a perplexing, mostly despicable, protagonist who still manages to eke out just enough empathy to keep rooting for his "heart" to change. Truman Wiley, absentee husband…
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. . . why I write. There are few moments for many of us writers who labor in anonymity to give us impetus to keep going. Few and far between. Sometimes it's not important because we're compelled to continue, but at other times those moments are like the longed-for drop of water in…
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". . . I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these because I am going to the Father." John 14:12 (NIV)
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Morning Bell: Justice Department Blocks Voter ID at Every Turn Amy Payne July 27, 2012 at 9:19 am (0) People seemingly voting after they’ve been dead for years. Drug kingpins buying votes from poor people to sway elections. Non-citizens being bussed to the polls and coached on how to vote. Stories of voting fraud…
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Fresh voices. How often have you heard that from the publishing establishment? And yet . . . As you know, I read and review a fair amount of novels. I read more than you find here in reviews. Those I've read that aren't here? I couldn't find more than one good thing to say…
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I'm falling behind. You know what that means. At least you should. No excuses other than I just can't keep up right now. No explanations. No good reasons. Sometimes it's because that "What's the use?" mode clicks in and dominates the writing psyche. I mean what difference does it make if I…
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Dear Vince, Eventually, in spite of all his legitimate relationship fears, Mitch is going to need a woman. A unique woman. Definitely not a woman who will berate his position, what he's done for his country, who he is as a man, and who he's had to become to be the best. She's…
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. . . men who write women characters who are, well, "shrews" would be the polite word for them. Vince Flynn gave the hero-to-die-for Mitch Rapp a love interest, who became his wife, who pouted, pranced, pompously defied, and performed the shrewish wife to perfection. I hated her. And I was not alone. Kirk…
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We Christians react in different ways to tragedies. Like most people we want to find the culprit, place the blame, get justice. The faster the better. However, the diverse reactions to the Aurora, Colorado, massacre came quickly and ranged from the political to the clichéd. Sorrow and loss filled the lenses of cameras…
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The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor…
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