I’ve found that step by step plot development remains exciting— for me. When I don’t what’s coming until the Lord shows me the title of the next chapter, the book comes alive for me. This is what makes it so … Continue reading →
Yes, beauty drives Christian creativity and I wonder what happened. I’ve got two Christian speculative fiction books I promised to read, but they’re so dark that it’s really a struggle. I just received a major revelation a couple days ago. … Continue reading →
A New Jerusalem built of gemstones is beyond comprehension. We get all worked up about a tiny diamond. But, with the Lord, in the new creation, construction will be with gemstones. No more reinforced concrete. I was reading this week … Continue reading →
To repeat, Christian fiction matters to you and your readers. Your witness may be crucial. Time is short. The final harvest is underway. What’s your part? Why is the Lord calling you? As the end of the age approaches, we need … Continue reading →
Making fictional evil real always remains a focus of excellent Christian fiction—at the levels of four and five especially. But any fiction showing spiritual truth requires Absolute Truth when describing the enemy, also. This never appears in worldly or entertaining fiction. … Continue reading →
Yes, I know this phrase comes from the I Ching, but perseverance furthers with believers especially authors. Scripture talks a lot about overcomers and overcoming. Long-suffering shows up as a fruit of the Spirit. Don’t quit remains one of the most common … Continue reading →
I’ve learned writing Christian fiction requires special care. This is especially true for fantasy. Creating transformational books demands Holy Spirit involvement. After spending well over thirty years on book one, I’m beginning book two. I didn’t start writing professionally until … Continue reading →
Remember the original spontaneous Holy Spirit of life? I’ve fond memories, but they were quite rare—even during the time of renewal when I was called to meet Him. [Yes, He called me. I was too stupid to even seek Him.] God’s … Continue reading →
Many find the anointed book writing concept very confusing. You have to be born from above into the Kingdom to even see it, as Jesus told us in John 3. The core idea also comes from John, as you might … Continue reading →
Nothing ranks higher than understanding: physical spiritual getting thoughts straight and true. Our natural tendency always looks to the soulish and fleshly part of our life first. We love miracles, but they actually mean little to our spiritual health and … Continue reading →