Hunger for God
Hunger for God Just one moment before penning the challenging words, contend for the faith, Jude addressed his readers. “To those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ” (Jude vs. 1) It stands to reason that we cannot contend for the […]
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 […]
Writing From Your Relationship with God
Writing From Your Relationship with God Christians write different. Because, by the grace of Jesus Christ, we have the privilege of living in relationship with God Most High. And that changes everything. At least, it should. Dear friend, this subject is one that has been on my heart to share […]
What Should I Call God/Jesus in My Story?
What Should I Call God/Jesus in My Story? “Indeed, there are many “gods” and many “lords”, yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and […]
Creating the Faze Whip
Creating the Faze Whip A quest in the ambiguous, ever-changing Fallen Lands demanded a unique weapon for the hidden heroes to wield. To be honest, one day, Nahum swung from a tree bearing a remarkable weapon that caught Adrian’s wonder. And the way he described it instantly formed the image […]
Simple Ways to Write About God and Increase Story Development
Simple Ways to Write About God and Increase Story Development If you look around the world through the annals of time, all people have worshipped something or someone. We commonly call this a person’s “religion.” Inclusions of religion in a book increases your world and story development with realistic and […]