Into the Fire
Passionate thoughts about the world of writing and the Power of God
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. . . someone who truly loves to read contemporary romance which isn't all fluff and frills, please introduce them to either The Famous One or Breath of Life. Two completely different tales that approach love and romance from the very real perspective of the world and contrast it to God's intended version of the experience, both stories…
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Understated beauty: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2d0TT8jCjw&NR=1 God, your beauty displayed in all forms. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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What is often termed the Holiday Season can be a time of joy or a time of sadness. It depends on what's associated with the particular time of the year. I've said multiple times before here how much I love Christmas, but even for me it's a time of reflection for the losses in…
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Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire. Hebrews 12:28-29 (NIV)
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I don't know how many of you know Lee Hough. He's a prime literary agent for the well-known and highly regarded Alive Communications Literary Agency. Lee is one of the good guys. Professional, congenial, humorous, and first class. Not too long ago Lee and his family faced the horrors of discovering he had a malignant brain tumor.…
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Do Roman paramedics refer to IV's as "4's"? If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? When someone asks you, "A penny for your thoughts," and you put your two cents in, what happens to the other penny? Why do croutons come in airtight packages? It's just stale bread to begin with. Why…
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May your thanks be real, plentiful, gracious, and intense. A joyful Thanksgiving to you. Father, may those I love feel your presence and give you abundant thanks for the many blessings you've given us. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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Swagger Humility Strength Honesty Sensibility Honor but they also have . . . Flaws And it's often those flaws mixed in with their goodness that make them interesting, engaging, and real. Vulnerability This makes them human and takes them out of the "perfection" role. Father, help us to maintain the best of ourselves…
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What do you expect from dialogue? How 'bout POV? What do you require of that person who's telling the story? What do you expect from the characters speaking those words? Dialogue must be more difficult for some than others because I've read a lot of stiff conversations in some recent novels. Stiff, stilted, unnatural,…
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I named my blog "Into the Fire" for many reasons. Here's an excerpt from a 2007 post: "'Into the Fire' signifies to me that I’m entering a hot zone. A place where you can get singed. A place where you empty some heart contents and discover if anyone else sifts through the smoke of your admissions…
Into the Fire 