Into the Fire

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

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  •   Do men look more for purpose in the things they attempt? Do women look more for meaning in the things they attempt? Do you think there's a difference between purpose and meaning and their potential objectives? Any thoughts on this obscure question?   Lord, you've made us different for a reason. You put us…

  •   Finally a book for every wife who has ever asked herself the question, "Did I marry the wrong guy?"   Many of us know the Titus 2:4 mandate for older wives to mentor younger wives, but is that really happening? For real? I mean, yeah, yeah, you hear people talk about working together and…

  •   My guest for the next few days, the lovely and talented Michelle Stimpson.                                                                                       Michelle Stimpson – Biography   Bestselling author Michelle Stimpson has penned several works, including Boaz Brown, Divas of Damascus Road, Last Temptation, and her upcoming release, Someone to Watch Over Me. She has also published more than forty…

  •   This week the CFBA Tour features Darkness Follows, Mike Dellosso’s fourth novel, published by Charisma House (Realms).   Mike Dellosso, the true gentleman writer of Christian horror, continues to illustrate and employ the supernatural in his stories. Contrasting the darkness to the light, in Darkness Follows Mike ventures into the occupation of the depraved…

  •   American soldiers of all ages and kinds: this one’s for you.   I honor you and ask the Lord’s blessing upon your lives in the Name of Jesus. I’m grateful that you serve the United States of America and strive to keep us safe. But you also fight to keep others safe from terrorists…

  •   When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of their God? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living? Isaiah 8:19 (NIV)

  •   Disputing lies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJIC7kEq6kw&feature=youtu.be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHWM-wFrCPM   Father, the truth will free us. Let the one and only truth prevail, I pray. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

  •   . . . that people learn their writing skills differently. As unique as writing is, those authors whose names appear on covers as diverse as they are have all participated in the beginning steps and stages of becoming writers—different ones with styles, voices, plots, and genres all specifically crafted according to their desires. Some…

  •   . . . the story. I love good literary novels. Is that an ambiguous statement or what coming from me? Me who refuses to label “good” or define “quality” writing. Me who insists that subjectivity plays a huge role in determining those two facets of fiction. Nevertheless, I will restate I love a novel…

  •   I don’t often agree with all the literary chatter about excellence in art. While I agree there is a (and I entertain a personal) standard which separates good from bad writing, I acknowledge that my standard establishes its criteria based on personal preferences and dislikes. While superb writing can be admired for what it…