Into the Fire

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

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  •   Excerpts from the ACLJ:   It's a pro-life law that is getting a lot of attention – and a law under attack by Planned Parenthood and the ACLU. The State of Indiana passed a law that says it will no longer distribute millions of its federal Medicaid dollars to abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.…

  •   Christian Fiction evokes all kinds of emotional outbursts both positive and negative. Perpetual discussions concerning it fill cyberspace. Harsh criticism and gushing praise are uttered in either attacking or defending it. The importance of these debates (sans the vitriol from either side) can be found in the hope of establishing an expanding market, more…

  •                                                                                               HAPPY 48TH, JOHNNY!   May the Lord continue to bless your life and may you find Him to learn He is who He says He is. In the name of Jesus, Amen.  

  •   Published in 2004 by Moody Publishers, Gun Lake by Travis Thrasher collects a group of misfit characters at a Michigan resort lake and entwines their lives.   The Stagworth Five escape the Georgia prison under the leadership of one Sean Norton— the man with the plan and a guy who fancies himself a clone…

  •   Nothing can put you in the maelstrom of fiendish thinking like comparisons. Few people can be objective when comparisons involve them and others. Some over-evaluate themselves and others devaluate themselves. If you care to engage in the losing wager of comparing your writing skills to those of others, pick someone to do it who…

  •   Only myself. This is one of those posts where the true confessions erupt from common sense evaluations. Where the pensive gives life to the faith and trust issues. The place where every writer drives their thought processes to and parks at the cliff of a designated lookout point.   I’ve written posts about many…

  •   If you’ve been one of the many who’s complained about the writing in Christian fiction, you’ve probably never read a Lisa Samson novel. Unapologetic in tackling faith issues and gospel rendering, the stories come forth in soulful prose with unusual characters and topics, rich in themes and thoughts. Lisa ranks up there with the…

  •   "I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message. I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. But if they had stood in my council, they would have proclaimed my words to my people and would have turned them from their evil ways and from their evil deeds.…

  •   Excerpts from the ACLJ:   It has been well documented that Iran directly influences Hamas, with many calling Hamas a "puppet" terrorist organization for Iran. Now, Iranian President Ahmadinejad's spiritual mentor is calling for suicide attacks against Israeli civilians – including Israeli children – saying that such attacks are not only "allowed," but are…

  •   Purpose: (noun)1. the object for which one strives or for which something exists; goal; aim 2. a result or effect which is intended or desired intention 3. determination; resolution 4. the matter at hand; point at issue   Meaning: (noun)1. that which is signified by something; what something represents; sense; import; 2. that which…