As Christians, one of our assignments is to help others. The specific form of helping can take very specific aspects. Overall, they fall into three general areas: finances, time, and talent.
Be A Giver
Recent Blog Posts
It’s Been a While
(Don’t miss the announcement at the end of this blog.) Well, as the title says, it’s been a while since I’ve posted a blog. The last post was in the middle of July. Then I dealt with some writer’s block. But the primary reason I haven’t been posting is on …
Keeping It Straight
Here are some things I’ve done to keep it all straight. I pray it may be helpful as you organize your own writing projects.
6 Lessons from a Writers Conference
Everybody we encounter can teach us something.
Change My Words, Change My Attitude
To really walk in the fullness of all God has for us, we have to honor the blessings he’s given us and be responsible for our choices.
More Thoughts on the Birth of a Character
We don’t want readers to read about our characters, we want them to experience their lives in the pages of our stories.
Birth of a Character
People have asked where my characters come from. My response frequently is, “I don’t know. He just showed up one day and said he had a story to tell.”
Only a Quarter?
Our lives are the only Bible some people will ever read. This is an example of how much people watch us as Christians and put us to the test! Always be on guard—and remember—you carry the name of Christ on your shoulders when you call yourself Christian.
Finding the the Right Word, Part 2
Finding the right word is part of editing when we look to improve the first draft by finding words that better express what we want to say.
Finding That Right Word, Part 1
It seems to me the more writing I do, the more I find myself looking for the right word, the perfect word to convey what I want. Maybe it’s the color of a character’s eyes, or the fury in the sky as a thunderstorm scuds across the sky. It might …