My BSF leader, Angela Vaughn, talked about praying back scripture. If you have a loved one that you are praying for, here is a list to encourage you to do just that! John 6:44 Father, draw ______ to Jesus. Matt 13:15 That______’s spiritual eyes and ears would be opened. John 16:8 That ______ would have […]
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If you need help writing a scene, see my scene construction post. Now that you have the scene written, let’s tighten it! For each scene, you must make sure you anchor the reader by answering the five W’s, as Susan May Warren calls them. Who are the players? (which characters are in the scene?) What
What does it take to be a follower of Jesus Christ? It starts with believing (Romans 10:9). If the belief is true (in the heart) then a believer will produce fruit (John 15:4). As I was reading the gospel of Luke recently, it occurred to me that the thief on the cross could do nothing
Every scene must have: a description (what’s going to happen in the scene) a goal for the POV character the conflict that happens in the scene that prevents the character from achieving their goal kick it up a notch. After the conflict, give the character a disaster so they can’t achieve their goal a scene
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Job knew God saw everything (Job 31:4), no one could hide from God. It struck me that Job knew he was blameless (Job 31:6). Job hadn’t walked in falsehood (Job 31:5), his steps remained on God’s walk (Job 31:7), his heart was not led by his eyes (Job 31:7), his heart had not been enticed
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Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico written by multi-published author Lena Dooley is a wonderful historical love story. It’s 1890, and Golden, New Mexico, is a booming mining town where men far outnumber women. So when an old wealthy miner named Philip Smith finds himself in need of a nursemaid, he places an ad
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In Marks gospel account, a woman pours perfume on Jesus’ body to prepare Him for his funeral (Mark 14:8). Jesus states out loud that she is preparing Him for His funeral, yet not one of the gospel accounts seem to indicate anyone, including His disciples, understood that He was going to the cross. Not that
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In a fiction manuscript, weasel words are defined as words that suck the life out of the words next to them. I have a lengthy list of weasel words. Should they ALL be removed? No. Simply be aware! These words are usually superfluous: that just a little, a bit really nearly, almost quite rather kind
You know how most recipe books there are only a few recipes you have tagged? I have this recipe tagged in a book I bought about twenty years ago! It is easy and luscious. Enjoy! one 8 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped one cup mayonnaise 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Mix all
Mark 2:1-11 discusses how Jesus healed the man with the mat. In Mark’s gospel account, the man is lowered from above because the crowd was so large. In all these years, I’ve never noticed that the man with the mat had friends! Not only friends, but persistent friends. Friends who will help in your time
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