What the Lord has been showing me this morning is that we are to be immersed under His power. Jesus didn’t give me something to do, but someone to become. I needed to be made into the proper brick for … Continue reading →
It becomes more and more true that we live in a reader beware world today. I can’t remember the last time I read a traditionally published “Christian” book of speculative fiction, sicfi, or fantasy with much Truth in it. Usually, they … Continue reading →
As we are obedient to write, as the result of His call, creative writing in the Holy Spirit becomes possible. But before that we must let Him, nay ask Him, to change us. For Jesus’ agenda is to make us … Continue reading →
The question of Christian entertainment is crucial as we look at our calling to write. Even if we are writing nonfiction, it won’t help much if it’s not entertaining. So, how does this apply to a Christian author called by … Continue reading →
We authors think we’re special, and we are. But as Christians, the authors’ Great Commission is the same as everyone else’s. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the … Continue reading →
If God has called you to write, it’s a call to holiness. The New Testament word for believers is saints. A saint is a holy one. Writing in holiness is our call. If you think your call is something else, … Continue reading →
For the past day or so, I’ve felt under an increasing compulsion to remind myself and you about what’s important. We talk about redemptive fiction which will transform lives. This is true and I believe this is our vision, as authors … Continue reading →
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”” Acts 1:8 MEV What does this mean? … Continue reading →
This is a copy of a post on bergsland.org, four years ago examining Galatians 5:7-9. It may well be more relevant today. Ask God if you’re not sure something or someone is true. The Holy Spirit will certainly guide you into … Continue reading →
Here’s our issues as writers and musicians. We need reality, people. Not harsh, nasty reality, because we live in a Kingdom of love with a miraculous, amazing King. But we’ve got to keep it real to have any chance at … Continue reading →
