“Blessed are they who did not see, and yet believed.” –John 20:29. I write in a genre called Christian suspense, and I’ve been asked more than once on Twitter what the difference is between Christian suspense and ordinary suspense. To answer that, you have to understand the way Christians think…or at least how they should … More Where’s the Suspense in Christian?
I watched the Daily Show with Jon Stewart this morning–taped from last night–and he featured former President Jimmy Carter on his show. Carter has just turned 90, and has just returned from Africa for the umpteenth time on a project of eradicating the Guinea Worm, a parasite that had infected 3.5 million people a few … More It’s Not/It’s All About Me
I think that it’s in the nature of writers to be insecure. Before we even put words on paper, we worry if it’s the right idea to pursue. During the writing process, we argue back and forth in our heads as to whether we’re wasting our time on this project. And then we wait on … More Right or Wrong, At Least Be Consistent
OK, total honesty time…for you and for me. Why do you write? Fame and fortune? Because it’s fun? Because you have something to say? I don’t know for sure, but I would wager that most–if not all–of us write because it’s our shot at immortality. We can believe on our deathbed that our name will … More The Search for Immortality
The Fire Seekers by Richard Farr (The Babel Trilogy, Book 1). 256 pages. The first thing I have to say is that Richard Farr is a better writer than I am, or probably will ever be. I can aspire to putting a book together like this, and I guess that will be sufficient. The Fire … More Review: “The Fire Seekers” by Richard Farr
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. –Isaiah 55:8. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” –Jeremiah 20:1. I don’t believe in … More Why “Chosen”?
I came to Texas in 1998 from the beautiful state of Idaho. I had no idea that my family would be moving to Texas, but of course, I never planned on moving to Idaho either. Years ago, I left California for Illinois and had a horrible experience. I discovered that I was definitely a westerner. … More When God’s Way Is Not Your Way
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
About a dozen years ago, I was invited to team-teach an Honors class at our University entitled “Christianity and Science Fiction.” Some of my colleagues suggested that it should be called “Christianity vs. Science Fiction,” but that was not the point. From my perspective, both inspirational fiction and science fiction deal with the same challenge: … More Why Not Christian Science Fiction?
And finally, here is the exciting conclusion of the segment on The Battle of Michmash, taken from my new book, Chosen: It took about two hours for Abner to march the bulk of Israel’s army the eight miles to Geba. When he arrived at noon, Saul had committed the garrison at Geba to an … More “Chosen: The Battle of Michmash: Part 3”
The Great Adventure 