Here’s the final installation of my six points of belief taken from The Great Adventure Manifesto: I will do my best to put it in the context of a modern, secular world, in an attempt to balance the need for education, science, consumerism, and technology as well as a conscience, a belief in God and … More A God for a Modern World: The Great Adventure Manifesto #3
I believe that we limit God much more than He limits himself, and that our understanding of God is limited because we are afraid to test the boundaries of our understanding. My writing will intentionally challenge those boundaries, and even though I may make mistakes in how I view and present Him, will continually pursue … More An Infinite God: #5 in The Great Adventure Manifesto
The Great Adventure Belief #6: I will present the idea that science and faith need each other, and that each can provide Truth in its own way. I also believe, and will communicate, that in the end we will discover that there was no disagreement between science and faith, that all that needed correcting was … More Meeting In the Middle: #6 in The Great Adventure Manifesto
My recent interview by Celeste perrino Walker–and my subsequent interview of her–started something very positive. Celeste used the term “indie Christian” to refer to a new type of Christian novel that is just beginning. I hope to help promote all promising indie authors, but especially those who are writing along Christian themes. Here is my … More Crooked Lines: An Interview with Author Holly Michael
Point #2 from The Great Adventure Manifesto: In the time I have left upon this earth, I will do my best to share my view of what it means to have a personal God and a daily relationship with Him. My writing will—in large part or small—reflect what I believe is an honest portrayal of … More What Really Matters
It’s time to revisit The Great Adventure Manifesto, in which I try to spell out what I believe, and my marching orders for my writing from this point on. Item one is: I believe in the power of stories. Jesus shared stories because He could share Truth in ways that struck deep into the … More The Power of Story
A while back this blog featured what I called The Great Adventure Manifesto, my effort to put into words what I believe and why I write what I write. I am going to take some time in coming weeks to elaborate on that document, focusing on the six points I make toward the end. I … More God’s Calling Is Only Boring If We Ignore It
Instead of spending the usual time talking to you about my writing experience, I thought this was a good opportunity to share words from a colleague. I have known Celeste perrino Walker professionally for about 25 years (has it been that long?), and during that time I have constantly been impressed not only by the … More The Shaking: An Interview with Celeste perrino Walker, Author
Hey gang: Life is…complicated these days, but that’s usually par for my course. Second week of school, and I am still waiting for things to settle down. Broke one of my cardinal rules and agreed to serve on a committee that meets RIGHT during my writing time. But there was pressure…no more excuses. Monday, Labor … More Words from the Audience
Leave it to a fellow Christian writer, a friend and somewhat of a protege to dub the stuff I am coming up with as part of a new genre. Celeste perrino Walker is the co-author of The Eleventh Hour, Midnight Hour and author of at least a dozen other great Christian books. Take a look … More The Birth of a New Genre?
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