So, you’re called to write, and your books are important to you. But in the Lord’s eye, your character not stories matter. Who you are is His primary focus. This is always His focus, and what He loves about you. … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Sometimes what the Lord does seems almost cruel—IF you look with your eyes of flesh. The following is one of those places. Jesus clearly says that He explains things only to His disciples. For the rest of the people He tells … Continue reading →
As many of you know, I strongly dislike lyrical prose, allegory, and poetry. But this one got to me. It may be that it brought me back to a lot of what I have experienced with the church as a … Continue reading →
I’ve just been watching one of those puff, religion-science programs on the Science channel called: The Prophets of Science Fiction. I was assuming that it was another piece showing how science fiction writers had foretold the future. It was about Isaac … Continue reading →
As you probably know, I read a lot [2-5 books a week]. I like Clancy, Cussler, De Brul, Dale Brown, Brad Thor, early Vince Flynn, W.E.B Griffin’s speculative Presidential Agent series, Baldacci’s Camel Club series, and so on. Most of … Continue reading →