When we start to write redemptive fiction, we need this basic bit of writing wisdom. We cannot share Truth until we Know it. Head knowledge may impress our readers, but it will not transform them. The transforming power comes from … 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 →
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 →
One of the things we talk about a lot is the horrible attribute named preachy. I’ve always just blown it off with a quick, “You got to make it real.” In Jerry Jenkins regular email today, he shared this. The Come … 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 →
I want to start with a little quote from John Follette in “Golden Grain”: Education is good, but I want it to be where it belongs. It is the mechanism, the mechanics, the world of flesh and time. It does … Continue reading →
One of the most egregious errors seen in speculative fiction is a misunderstanding of how prophecy works. I should probably write a how-to some day. But the article linked below is superb. Don’t use a prophet unless you know what … Continue reading →
Prepared to die and be fruitful? I was asking the Lord Sunday morning, “What do you want me to share today?” As usual, through prayer and the mostly subconscious nudges of the Holy Spirit, a persistent message developed (though it took … Continue reading →
I smell the peanuts, where’s the elephant? As I encourage all of us to bring reality into our books, I find a couple of major truths missing. Like that poor family with that major problem which never gets repaired or … Continue reading →
Being an author: hobby, career, or calling It’s definitely worth a read. It helps to know your place. That is extremely important. Writing’s just a part of my call. As I’ve said before, I’m a teacher. Writing, drawing, designing, and the … Continue reading →