More Than a Logophile
In the past year, I have accomplished many things. I started this blog. I finished some extended schooling. I sent my first queries for my novel. And this week, I published my 100th article. This is all great, except it wasn't just me. God put a blog in my heart years ago. He allowed me … Continue reading This Novel is Now Open…
Lately, it seems that the news only has a handful of things to talk about, and the most difficult headlines to read are the ones involving racism. My goal in this article is to address the problems of racism and anti-racism honestly, candidly, and biblically. Again, my goal is to look at the truth, not … Continue reading Hot Topics: Racism
Before becoming a writer or even before finishing a writing project, it’s easy to think about the finish line. “I just have to write this, this, and this, and then I’ll be done.” The reality, however, is that the work of writing is a never-ending loop. Always Learning As writers, we are constantly learning. Whether … Continue reading A Writer’s Work is Never Done
The subject of sin is an unpopular one in most of today’s world, but the actions and effects of sin are more blatant than ever. Even Christians like to avoid talking about it for fear of offense, name calling, and a host of other things. Yet the state of humanity is obvious, and the Bible … Continue reading Sin
Truth is always under attack. In today’s culture, it’s easy to find people who say things like, “That may be true for you,” “What’s true for you isn’t necessarily true for me,” or “It’s different for me.” As Christians, we know that God’s Word (the Bible) is true, and it’s true for everyone, regardless of … Continue reading Convictions, Opinions, and the Truth
Most of the writers I know personally are either pantsers or plantsers. I’ve always considered myself a plotter, but none of the well-known methods worked for me. I can’t use a synopsis to plot because my brain no longer cares about the story by the time I’m done. The snowflake method felt too messy and … Continue reading The Many Stages of My Plotting Method
The sensation we call “falling in love” isn’t actually love. It can’t be, for two main reasons: The sensationLove is a choice and, as a Christian, should be a lifestyle This article could very easily seem like a wet blanket here to smother your fantasies of a new crush or relationship. Logic seems so contrary … Continue reading The Logic of Love
This year, we’ve talked a lot about love. I didn’t really mean for it to happen that way, but God has continued to bring facets of love to my attention. In dating and courtship series, we touched briefly on investing time in others outside of relationships. For a lot of people, having a relationship and … Continue reading Proactive Love
Every storyteller has a certain passion. A specific love in crafting stories. A well deep inside that feeds their inspiration. That inner passion is held in place by two things: the person you are and the person you want to be. Before you read on, I want you to think about why you write. Is … Continue reading The Fire Within
I’ve compiled some of my favorite books and resources on Christian relationships with life, guys, and God. I hope these help you in your journey toward Christ-likeness. On Romance: Emotional Purity; Elisabeth ArnetLove Defined; Kristen Clark and Bethany BealeMarry Wisely, Marry Well; Ernie Baker On Womanhood: Disciplines of a Godly Woman; Barbara HughesAdorned; Nancy DeMoss … Continue reading Relationship Goals
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