Tagged: truth

People don’t like preachy stories. That’s what Christian writers hear all the time. Avoid preaching! Focus on telling a great story! Beware of agenda-driven writing! If you want to make a point, write an essay or a non-fiction book but keep your stories pure. Your biblical worldview will infuse them organically so leave the message …[ read more ]

“I’ve read the story you sent me. It’s not good. Try another form of writing.” A literary agent sent that comment in response to my first attempt at fiction. “You don’t even know what you’re trying to say, Lori. Until you do, you shouldn’t try to get someone to publish you.” Words from one of the first …[ read more ]

We need to stop lying to people. Maybe it will help if we stop lying to ourselves. We say all the time that people will find answers in Jesus Christ. That’s only partially true. I’ve followed Jesus for over fifty years and I have some answers to some questions but at times of great personal …[ read more ]

I’ve been looking in all the wrong mirrors, but I’m done now. Mirrors can deceive. Stores install trick mirrors designed to make clothing appear more flattering. Carnivals line the walls of their fun-houses with warped mirrors that distort our perception. Magicians use mirrors carefully angled to create illusions that mystify and delude the audience. Cracked …[ read more ]

Father? Yes, my child? This is a very dark place that you have sent me. Yes, I know. You are the Light. The people here are lost. Yes, I know. You are the Way. They believe lies about you. I know. You are the Truth. There is the stench of death all around. You are …[ read more ]