Into the Fire

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

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  •                   Did you become what you thought you would? Did you do what you wanted to do most? If you could be anything or do anything other than what you've done or in addition to that, what would it be? Whimsically speaking, is there something you really…

  •   Very talented trio known as Cream. Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, and Jack Bruce. They didn't last long because it's said that Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker hated each other.    Father, you know hearts. You know each one and whether or not they recognize their need for Jesus. Please bring more hearts to Him,…

  • So many things I wonder about my favorite authors . . .  I would communicate with all of them – not repeatedly, not incessantly – if possible. Just to let them know a fellow writer truly enjoys their work and why . . .  As readers, we have questions. Right?  That's it. It's a Monday,…

  •        Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. But now you must rid yourselves of all such…

  •                   Readers of books come in all kinds of people. Some readers love fiction and some love non-fiction. As all of you who stop by here know, I'm not interested in non-fiction and it's a rare one that gets my attention. Having said that, my commentary today…

  •                     Some days the nostalgia is heavy. My friend Rick and I were goofing around in this picture with our mutual friend behind the camera. This picture has been through years of packing, moving, and lots of memories. It was a special time in my life.…

  • So what's in a name?  Questions authors are often asked: How do you find the names for your characters?  Speaking only for myself, they just appear to me. Not a very satisfactory answer, is it? But it's the truth. I don't use name books or scour anything with multiple names listed.  I have been known…

  •   Definitely the 70s. Great songs. Great bands. Chicago.   Father, you know hearts and you save souls. May each one know you and from whom their gifts are given to them. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.   

  • Thinking about heroes and anti-heroes . . .  No one ever seems to need a definition for hero although there are some pretty broad perceptions of the applicable meaning in novels.  Generally speaking, there are slightly different meanings for the word anti-hero so to make that character the protagonist might also vary his personality and…

  •        The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God's invisible…