I am loved! (Ephesians 1:4) The Bible is truly a love story between God and His people. When sin came into the world, His justice demanded a punishment for sin, so He provided a way for man to have fellowship with Him. He gave man the law so they would know what sin was and […]
It’s the cool of the morning for what is going to be a hot day. I watered the plants before sitting down to do my devotions. I think this is going to have to become part of my morning routine this summer so the plants get what they need before the sun takes over. When […]
One of the changes in my spiritual walk is taking time in the morning to open God’s word and meditate upon it. The day seems to go better when I do this – not because things go my way but because I have a peace within me that carries me through the day, no matter […]
I had quite a few bad dreams last night that left me fitful and restless. One nightmare in particular bothered me to the extent of waking up and pondering what I had just witnessed. After a few more bad dreams that I don’t remember now, I broke into prayer, asking God to remove the demon […]
It’s a brisk morning as the sun is rising on the eastern horizon. The orange glow of its orb is just breaking the plane of the house across the field. Birds are chirping a song that seems to say that spring is near. The trees are in agreement as buds have formed over the last […]
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To be a writer, you have to write. That’s all there is to it. You can’t spend all of your time watching TV, playing video games, or hanging out with friends. You have to write. And if you’re serious about it, you will write every time you have a chance to do it. There are […]
A true writer can’t help but write. It’s a part of who we are. As a writer, if you don’t write, you cease to exist (or at least you feel that way). Publishing is secondary to the true artist, because an artist will continue to create art, no matter if the public likes it or […]
Characters should be real. Real people have faults and hurts and joy and goals and a host of other things. People are multi-dimensional. Characters in a story should be well rounded, and readers should be able to relate to them. Why is Spiderman more popular than Superman today? Because we can relate to Spiderman. We […]
What does ambience mean when it comes to writing? Ambience refers to the atmosphere of a setting. It has to do with the environment and the vibe it gives off. Every story must have a credible setting that puts readers into that scene. If you’re at the ocean, then let the readers hear the water […]