Bringing reality to Christian fantasy touches the heart, if you allow it. The virus has been a real blessing to me. I’ve been left alone to write eight or more hours a day. It’s been a life-changing experience to live … Continue reading →
We knew it was coming. She left peacefully. Rev. Patricia Harper Bergsland went home today. Yes, she finally made it home. What an amazing woman she was—a strong, Godly woman who loved Jesus above all. Thankfully, I was second on … 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 →
This is the updated map as I am now well past the halfway point of Book Two: The Staff of Darkness. Demonic powers grab control of Ferrelar with the willing encouragement of its new king. I’m shooting for a holiday release … Continue reading →
We must understand that Life turns vanity into Faith and that’s all that matters. Without Faith, I can’t please God. Without God, I’m dead in my sin. Think Hell. Of course, that all sounds very simple. It is. Yet, it’s not … 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 →
Faith motivates perseverance from the promise, but the promise comes first. I asked the Lord if He would help me and bless the Ferellonian King series. He told me He would. I told Him I would trust Him to do that. … 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 →