Reprinted from the sermon archives of the late Bible teacher, Ray Stedman: “Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him” (John 14:21). To read this, “Obey Me, and …
Happy Thanksgiving, friends. Take time to embrace your family, drink the deep air, turn small and large moments into prayer, and celebrate the gifts of God, no matter your present circumstance. “I believe in a life of celebration. I believe that the world we wake up to every day is filled to the brim with deep, …
If you love Jesus in this life, you will eventually awaken to the truth that in a sense you exist outside your true place. We are all outside perfection. We dwell in the land of mess and rain, where bullies roam. Yes, grace is there with us, like a friend drawing us back toward warmth and shelter, …
Finding Answers in the Ache In my previous post, I reflected on the painful silent periods of faith, using the metaphor of the darks side of the moon. When we enter periods of darkness and confusion, as difficult as it can be, we must try take a step back and enlarge our view. To this …
The Dread of Radio Silence Flash back with me. I’ve been contemplating the dark side of the moon, the part you never see. In 1995, Tom Hanks starred in Apollo 13, the gripping account of the failed 13th mission in NASA’s famed Apollo series. The movie is a dramatic retelling of actual events that epitomized …
For the archived copy of this Chat…CLICK HERE! I’m very happy to report that bestselling authors Donita K. Paul and Wayne Thomas Batson will join me here for a live 90 minute chat this coming Monday, Nov. 14. As most of you know, Wayne and Donita helped to pioneer the recent popularity of “Christian Fantasy …
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This is not my own. It is a retelling of an old Oriental proverb. Yet the wisdom it contains is simple, memorable, and impacting. High in the Himalayan mountains lived a wise old man. Some said he was crazy. Periodically, he ventured down into the local village to entertain the villagers with his knowledge and …
I still recommend acquainting yourself with the full contest rules: Mid-Level Detail or Full Blown, but the easiest version is shown below: [slideshow]
How much do authors invest in the backstory of their secondary characters? In an earlier post, I discussed the conventions and process of naming characters within the fantasy genre. The Legends of Karac Tor revolves around a series of adventures by four brothers in the Hidden Lands of Karac Tor. Like any story of this …
To minimize confusion, here’s a simplified version of the rules in 6 easy steps. Don’t rely on these alone. You should still review the full “Terms and Conditions” since the details will make a difference in your chances of winning. Remember, this is a publicity contest for The Legends of Karac Tor, so not any …
