Into the Fire
Passionate thoughts about the world of writing and the Power of God
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Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of…
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Excerpts from the ACLJ: Last week, Mayor Bloomberg signed a new law that will effectively shut down pro-life pregnancy centers in New York City. This law – that Planned Parenthood hopes will be a model for shutting down pro-life pregnancy centers around the country – creates legal restrictions that only apply to pregnancy centers…
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Those astute readers who look for elements of theme and/or design might note there is no question mark after the title of this post. There is a period. A definitive statement made in one word: supernatural. Some intellectuals and many kinds of scientists often study ways to discredit the supernatural elements in existence…
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This post begins with a heartfelt disclaimer and a request for not being misunderstood. Trying to articulate my feelings on this subject of excellence in writing poses questions which can lead to discussions which can lead to actual arguments. So to avoid those, I will concede these particular thoughts belong to me. They’re not…
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Can you state your favorite movie, your favorite book, your favorite song? Definitively. One of each. I can’t. I don’t even want to make lists of each because they’d be too long and lose their impact by the sheer number of selections. Top Five? Top Ten? Not enough for me. How ‘bout…
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Why do you like certain characters and detest others? Is it easy to articulate? Sometimes it’s easier to describe “who” we don’t like and nail down the reasons for that than it is to tell why we like others. Can you do it? Father, thank you for the unique ways your people…
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Travis Thrasher recently posted that he was hard-headed enough to keep banging on the doors of publishing until one of them opened. http://thejourneyiseverything.blogspot.com/2011/03/keep-on-knocking-writing-tip-64.html So how ‘bout you? Are you stubborn enough to persevere—or should we use the religiously-correct term of “determined”? Does your belief in your work, your intention to improve,…
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As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" Jesus answered, "Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name,…
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Excerpts from the ACLJ: There are powerful political interests that still want to see the Islamic victory mosque built on this sacred ground. The ACLJ stood before New York's State Supreme Court and argued that local New York City officials abused their discretion when they declined to give the building – which stands…
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Does your heroine display any of these characteristics? Does she have a quick wit and a sense of humor? Is she compassionate and empathetic? Can she discern the needs in others or solve problems? Does she charge into trouble or shy away from any hint of it? What’s to like about her? Is…
Into the Fire 