Why Read Fiction?

Why Read Fiction?

You’ve probably heard of people who don’t read for pleasure. People who read strictly out of necessity. To gain information or instruction. People who insist there’s no point in spending precious time on stories about characters who aren’t even “real.” I remember when...
A Breath of Summer Air

A Breath of Summer Air

He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside cool waters. He restores my soul. (Psalm 23:2&3a) A Hammocky Invitation I’ve heard more than a few people found the days of summer more crazy and hazy than lazy this year. If this is you, please...
The Unfancy Power of Prayer

The Unfancy Power of Prayer

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. (Ephesians 6:18)   How are you feeling about the world today? I don’t mean the...
Have You Seen This Woman?

Have You Seen This Woman?

I was at a writers conference some years ago when I sensed God posing some questions. What if you’re doing all this work for just one reader? Would you do all of these things for just one person whose life and heart will be nourished by this story you’re...
The Good Thing About Platforms

The Good Thing About Platforms

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 KJV)   I went to bed steaming after watching yet another seminar on platform-building. I’d had just about enough of all the worldly...
How To Spruce Up Your Inbox – Part 1

How To Spruce Up Your Inbox – Part 1

Putting the Good in Goodbye People don’t know how to say goodbye well these days. We let relationships fade away, or end them with painful emotional scenes. At least that seems to be the way it goes when we decide to leave a church, or a romance, or a friend....

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