Late last year, my wife and I prayed that if God was in the writing efforts, He would provide some open doors.

Granted, this was prayed about the time that I was already signing with a well respected literary agent, so things were already looking pretty good.

As has been the case repeatedly, God showed up. January’s big deal was launching the “Men of AIM Christian Movie Update” on our local Moody radio affiliate, WBNH 88.5FM.  This 60-second program looks at various aspects of the Christian movie industry, as well as sharing upcoming films so people can get out and support them. Continue reading →

It’s not often I’m likely to write about a book where the title came from a President Obama speech, but “As Good as She Imagined” is not about Obama, it is about the impact of an 9-year-old girl’s life and death, both of which came on days that grabbed the attention of the nation and the world.

Born on 9/11/2001, Christina-Taylor Green was murdered as part of the Tucson attacks on January 8, 2011.  In the 9 years in between, she impacted many lives, and was even included in a book about children born on 9/11.

There were times reading the book that I wanted to know more about the attack, and the person behind it.  This is not the book for that.  This book (written by Christina-Taylor’s mother Roxanna, with Jerry B. Jenkins) stays true it’s stated purpose of the story and legacy of the author’s daughter. Continue reading →

Equip Christian Workers Conferences 2012

The schedule is out for 2012, and I’m excited to be returning for several workshops this year, plus a new addition.

This conference is great for churches from all sizes, though it seems to be largely attended by the smaller churches.  What had once been a “Sunday School Convention” has grown to cover many ministries.

Full information at www.equipconvention.org

Vegetables of the Spirit – Friday 9:15 am, Saturday 11am Continue reading →

I think it’s safe to say I’ll remember 11/11/11 for a long time.  Perhaps the rest of my life, or at least until I start to forget everything and this becomes part of everything.

I’m not big on the “Oooh, the day is a palindrome!” craze.  No, I won’t remember it because it’s Armistice Day, Veterans Day, or my Mom’s birthday.  (Sorry mom) Continue reading →

Day after tomorrow I head to my second writers conference, this time in Indianapolis. I look forward to further discussions with agents, publishers, and other writers. It’s a slow process, but far from painful as each step has so much to teach me. Some of that teaching is about patience, and I’m ok with that.

Devotionals on “Resist the BAIT, Avoid the Trap” Published.

Monday is another exciting day, as in the latest Equipping the Man in the Mirror quarterly devotional from Man in the Mirror my writing will be featured. Continue reading →

I started the Left Behind series by Jerry B. Jenkins about halfway through their release, so I read several back-to-back… then had to WAIT for the next one.  Read it in a few days, then WAIT for one after that.

I would have loved to have the opportunity then that I’ve had this month.  I received an advanced reader copy of Jerry’s next book, The Betrayal, out in bookstores in late September. Continue reading →

A great first day of the Summit. Challenging and encouraging. Hearing talk after talk that complements a writing project I have underway is just icing on the cake. Can’t wait to hear more tomorrow! Tonight a big milestone was reached, but no rest – ok a little rest, but so many other things to do for writing, ministry, work, family. So thankful for a life full of passions. Will force myself to go to bed early tonight.