Into the Fire
Passionate thoughts about the world of writing and the Power of God
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Counter-espionage is always a good subject for books and movies. Salt, starring Angelina Jolie, takes a break from the Islamic jihadists and goes back to the topic of the Russian infiltration of the CIA in a contemporary setting. Filled with difficult stunts, hand-to-hand combat between one tough female operative against aggressive members…
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So he got up, took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, and he…
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MERRY CHRISTMAS. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS.
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We realized the seriousness of our endeavor right from the startling beginning. When you study the heavens, it’s a shocking discovery to find something new and so specific, something so amazingly bright set in place by some outrageous force. It beckoned to us, and after much discussion we knew we must pursue…
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The spectacular meaning of Christmas can be lost or misplaced by those of us who worship our Savior. We are not immune to the secular version, or even the cynicism, which can accompany this exceptional holiday. Some of us begrudgingly go through the motions of decorating and purchasing gifts, finding no joy in the…
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If you’re anything like me, you have an opinion on a lot of things. And you’re not afraid to express it. In the flesh you’ll jump in with unsolicited commentary and in the Spirit you’ll regret some of what you said. I grew up—or attempted to—during the heyday of the “drugs, sex, rock ‘n’…
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As we approach our celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, I would like to encourage men today with this message from the Christmas account. Men today have multiple challenges of all kinds. For example, their visual instincts are exploited by every medium known to the human race, enticing them into sexually sinful thoughts…
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All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel–which means, 'God with us'." When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took…
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Let’s say you own a business. You have a specific clientele. However, there is unlimited potential for expanding your business even though it might offend some of your current clients. Your expansion plans need not affect those clients and would clearly benefit this untapped market if you could reach them with your product. The…
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Everyone who writes has an opinion about it. From a holy calling to a compelling desire to become a household name, writers come in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors, and cultures. From recluse to agoraphobic, writers can be an odd bunch. Serious writers talk about their characters as if they’re real because, you…
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