Is Your Book Showing Mercy Mixed with Fear?
Is Your Book Showing Mercy Mixed with Fear? This is the sixth blog in my series, The Jude Appeal; written with the hope that we will be a renewed generation of Christians who turn their hearts to pen stories with God! Jude’s last personal appeal to Christians in his letter […]
Is Your Book Snatching People from the Fire?
Is Your Book Snatching People from the Fire to Save Them? This is the fifth blog in my series, The Jude Appeal; written with the hope that we will be a renewed generation of Christians who turn their hearts to pen stories with God! The apostle Jude turns our focus […]
Is Your Book Merciful to Those Who Doubt?
Is Your Book Merciful to Those Who Doubt? This is the fourth blog in my series, The Jude Appeal; written with the hope that we will be a renewed generation of Christians who turn their hearts to pen stories with God! Just after Jude’s wonderfully encouraging, personal words in verses […]
But You, Dear Friends
But You, Dear Friends This is the third blog in my series, The Jude Appeal; written with the hope that we will be a renewed generation of Christians who turn their hearts to pen stories with God! “But you, dear friends…” The first words of Jude’s third personal appeal to […]
Remember and See
Remember and See This is the second blog in my series, The Jude Appeal; written with the hope that we will be a renewed generation of Christians who turn their hearts to pen stories with God! Jude’s second appeal is to remember and see. Remember. “Though you already know all […]
Contend for the Faith in Writing
Contend for the Faith in Writing Jude wrote a compelling appeal in the Bible to Christians that stands the test of time and has significant application to us today. I am penning these words to my fellow in-Christ siblings who write, in order to stir us up toward love and […]
Writing a Battle Scene
Writing a Battle Scene (Inspiration from the Bible) As you may know, my medieval Christian fiction stories feature battles – both inner fights and physical mêlée. I know I’m not the only one penning these epic scenes of victory and defeat. From time to time, we’re out of ideas for […]
Why I Use the NIV Translation in My Writings
Why I Use the NIV Translation in My Writings Several accurate translations of the Holy Bible – God’s precious word – are available to us in the English language.* We are incredibly blessed to have the very words of God in our hands. It is a powerful tool for Christians […]
Writing Dual POV
Writing Dual POV As we write, we grow. Our knowledge and experience in the art of writing are built in one area or another. Often, this growth is unnoticeable to those who read the stories. We might miss it because the growth is subtle, placed between the lines and on […]
Cockroaches and Confession
Cockroaches and Confession In her book, Speak Truth in Your Heart, my dear sister-in-Christ Sarah (Mally) Hancock told a story about finding a cockroach in their house one day. After catching the quick rascal, her dad looked it up to make sure it was a cockroach. Sarah drew a few lessons […]