Into the Fire

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

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  •   Then Jesus told him [Thomas], "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his desciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is…

  •   Sometimes I shift and move not wanting to be awake but there nevertheless. So I look your way, strain to hear the inhales and exhales, and I watch you sleep. You've always looked good sleeping. Handsome man that you are, mature now. Those long thick wavy strands sheared to the short dark style. It…

  •   No. Not a child. Way past that! Let's talk about what we expect. To get. To own. To do. And how do we expect to obtain those things or ascend to those places where we expect to go? I'm grateful for my parents teaching those very important things to me must be earned. Worked for.…

  •   Certain things we get to do in life bring us particular joy or contentment. Today is one of those days for me. Not because of what I wrote but because of where my guest post occurs. For that I'm grateful to one of my favorite authors, Gina Holmes, for affording me the pleasure and…

  •   In writing circles you will repeatedly hear, "If the word isn't necessary or doesn't contribute to the story, leave it out." That's laughable. Every novel would be reduced to Flash Fiction if that were the case. Or blurbs. Or back cover copy. Or reruns of Ernest Hemingway which would please some and alienate the…

  •        . . . and what? A hard place? Oblivion? Limbo? It's a somewhat vicious world out there. Where? In the realm of Christian fiction readers. Hell has no fury like an offended Christian reader. And I'm fairly sure the devil celebrates the divisive conversations over one little romance novel. I thought I wrote Christian…

  •   . . . do not sin." (Ephesians 4:26 in reference to Psalm 4:4 NIV) Many of you may recall the book about Keith Green titled No Compromise. Keith Green died young in a plane crash, a sold-out Christian man who came out of the world and started Last Days Ministries with his wife and…

  •   " . . . Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him." John 3:36 (NIV)

  •   So sorry, Pretty Boy. You're a great one. I'm sorry you couldn't add The Triple Crown to your amazing record. Hope you heal completely, but if you never race again, may your progeny run just like you. I'll Have Another: a classic race horse.   Lord, you know we know the heartbreak of injuries…