Persevering in Ministry and Publishing: A Podcast Interview
I know you want to run the race God has for you. I want to run that race too. However, we often find perseverance difficult because life and ministry can be so challenging.
Why I Write: Thoughts on Joy and Obedience
A few of the reasons why I feel called to spend so much time writing.
Diesel Fuel for Writers and Preachers
My thankfulness for Chase Replogle’s The Pastor Writer podcast.
Help Share My “Struggle” Book with Pastors?
I’d love your help giving away my book to local pastors.
The True Spring
A reflection on the implications of the work of Christ. The true spring is here.
We Made the Kickstarter Goal, Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who has helped with the Kickstarter campaign. We made it!
Idolatry: Signs We’ve Turned a Good Thing into an Ultimate Thing
Here are some indications that we’ve crossed the line.
A Short Stack of Rejection Letters
For three years I’ve been working on a book, and I now have seven rejection letters to show for it.
The 50-Week Plan to Finish My Book on Pornography
I have one year to finish this book. Here’s my plan.
Three Sentences that Changed Things for Me
Sometimes the defining moments of our lives are only seen as such in hindsight.
Home Row: Christian Writers on Writing
As with books, the number of podcasts abounds. There’s no point in even trying to listen to everything; we have to be selective. If this post reads like an advertisement, I’m sorry, but I must tell you that my current favorite writing podcast is Home Row.
Lost in December: A Short Story
Recently, I wrote a short story called "Lost in December." It's a story about having a busy schedule, experiencing a miscarriage, and discovering what's really important in life.
Creative Nonfiction Writers’ Conference
Last week, my church gave me the chance to attend a writing conference. This is my ‘thank you’ letter to the pastor-elders at my church. In the letter, I share a few of the things I learned.
Lessons about Writing from Three Dribbles and a Jump Shot
Sometimes when you read a small sample of a larger piece of writing you just know immediately that the author is an excellent author. Here are some reflections about noticing this, and then how to learn from it.
LIT! by Tony Reinke (FAN AND FLAME Book Reviews)
There was a time when I hated to read and write. Today, all of that has changed. But with this change came questions. For example, how do I pick which books to read, and once I do read them, how shall I make the most of them? Tony Reinke wrote a helpful book called LIT! to answer these questions.