Into the Fire

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

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  •   The breakdown of different types of writing came out in these four categories—at least in my mind—with plenty of sub-divisions. My explanations for these basic types are as follows:   Clean: This word implies “moral, chaste”. Throw that out of your thoughts. By “clean” in writing terms, I mean without any superfluity; rather benign,…

  •   A few Christian authors you should read in no particular order:   Frank Peretti Robert Liparulo Tosca Lee Francine Rivers Lisa Samson Stephen James Sibella Giorello J. Mark Bertrand Chris Fabry Charles Martin Brandilyn Collins Susan Meissner Mike Dellosso Travis Thrasher Gina Holmes Randy Singer Tom Morrisey Tim Downs Mary E. DeMuth Athol Dickson…

  •   I write Christian fiction. I call it that because it’s redemptive. The redemption comes through Jesus Christ. Within the stories there are all kinds of characters, some saved, some lost, some who will find the Lord, others who will not. Because of this, I call it Christian fiction. Now your definition might differ substantially…

  •   My heart is steadfast, O God: I will sing and make music with all my soul. Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn, I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, higher than the heavens; your faithfulness reaches…

  •   After a huge Thanksgiving dinner at our wonderful neighbor's home, we shoveled our driveway for about two hours. Fortunately the thaw is such that this morning the two hot rods can take their drivers to work without the reliable Explorer chauferring them to and from. Thank you, Jesus.   December 10th: The Tourist! Can…

  •   HAPPY THANKSGIVING! May the Lord's grace continue in your life, may His blessing be powerful, may His abundance be yours, and may you experience His joy in your gratitude for all that He has given you. To my writer friends and all others who visit here: I am so grateful for you. Thank you…

  •   It saddens me when love for God somehow gets reduced to the trite and true. Of course how could it not? After all these centuries hasn’t it been expressed ad nauseum? How many times have you heard or said: God is good. Well, duh. Few of us even believe it as an absolute anymore.…

  •   Snow in Seattle: a mess. Abandoned cars on the freeway and everywhere else. My son’s beautiful Mustang included. Fortunately it’s pulled off the road. Hopefully we can get it towed today, but the towing companies are swamped.   Those were the days when snow used to be fun. Junior and senior high school especially.…

  •   Rants:   I’ve about had it with the NFL officiating. Let’s put tutus on the quarterbacks. Pink ones. Calling personal foul/unsportsmanlike conduct/head to head (leading with the helmet) penalties have become the new fashion statement for officials. Except that the majority of the calls haven’t been right. And it’s 15 yards. I’m telling you…

  •   Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written. John 21:25 (NIV)