by Jason Joyner | Feb 27, 2008 | Blog, fiction, theology, writing craft
I’ve noticed a paradox in some Christian fiction books recently. It manifested in The Legend of the Firefish by George Bryan Polivka and The Shadow and Night by Chris Walley. It presents an interesting conundrum for those who pursue writing Christian fiction. It really strikes at the heart of how to write effective, engaging fiction, and it has the potential to create a couple of theoretical camps in this realm of fiction.
Now that I’ve been melodramatic, what does crazy Jason have in mind? Well, I’m not ready to say. But any good product finds a way to create some buzz. I’m hoping that dropping a little teaser will have people wonder what those two books have in common that may portend what I’m talking about.
If anyone has any thoughts, feel free to post comments and I’ll be back in a couple days to open up what I want to discuss.
See you then…
by Jason Joyner | Feb 27, 2008 | Blog, fiction, theology, writing craft
I’ve noticed a paradox in some Christian fiction books recently. It manifested in The Legend of the Firefish by George Bryan Polivka and The Shadow and Night by Chris Walley. It presents an interesting conundrum for those who pursue writing Christian fiction. It really strikes at the heart of how to write effective, engaging fiction, and it has the potential to create a couple of theoretical camps in this realm of fiction.
Now that I’ve been melodramatic, what does crazy Jason have in mind? Well, I’m not ready to say. But any good product finds a way to create some buzz. I’m hoping that dropping a little teaser will have people wonder what those two books have in common that may portend what I’m talking about.
If anyone has any thoughts, feel free to post comments and I’ll be back in a couple days to open up what I want to discuss.
See you then…
by Jason Joyner | Mar 7, 2007 | Blog, miscellaneous, theology
I need discipline in my life. It is one of my biggest downfalls – sticking to something. I’ve battled doing exercise, having regular quiet times and Bible study, and now writing regularly. It’s not easy, and I’d appreciate your prayers for this area.
That’s not what this post is about.
I’m talking about discipline, as in I was out of line. As in, I needed a spanking. I got one from the Lord today.
Suffice it to say that I was getting a little high and mighty, puffed up over a situation. Someone today that had no idea brought me down to earth real fast.
Ouch.
I realized it right away. “Duly noted, Lord. I’m sorry!”
Hopefully the attitude of running right to the Father for forgiveness was the appropriate response – of course I’d rather that I didn’t need a 2×4 to the back of the head in the first place. The passage from Hebrews comes to mind: “the Lord disciplines those He loves” (see 12:5-11 for the context).
Maybe my experience today can be an encouragement to somebody. Walk in righteousness, but if you need the discipline, embrace it. He loves us, and it shows He is working on us.
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I’m reading the book Self-Editing for Fiction Writers right now. I think I’ll talk about it and some other fiction writing books I’ve read once I’m done with the current reading. Keep an eye out.
by Jason Joyner | Mar 7, 2007 | Blog, miscellaneous, theology
I need discipline in my life. It is one of my biggest downfalls – sticking to something. I’ve battled doing exercise, having regular quiet times and Bible study, and now writing regularly. It’s not easy, and I’d appreciate your prayers for this area.
That’s not what this post is about.
I’m talking about discipline, as in I was out of line. As in, I needed a spanking. I got one from the Lord today.
Suffice it to say that I was getting a little high and mighty, puffed up over a situation. Someone today that had no idea brought me down to earth real fast.
Ouch.
I realized it right away. “Duly noted, Lord. I’m sorry!”
Hopefully the attitude of running right to the Father for forgiveness was the appropriate response – of course I’d rather that I didn’t need a 2×4 to the back of the head in the first place. The passage from Hebrews comes to mind: “the Lord disciplines those He loves” (see 12:5-11 for the context).
Maybe my experience today can be an encouragement to somebody. Walk in righteousness, but if you need the discipline, embrace it. He loves us, and it shows He is working on us.
—–
I’m reading the book Self-Editing for Fiction Writers right now. I think I’ll talk about it and some other fiction writing books I’ve read once I’m done with the current reading. Keep an eye out.
by Jason Joyner | Feb 28, 2007 | Blog, miscellaneous, theology
As in, theology from a 5 year old.
The other night my middle, precocious boy launched into this without any solicitation:
Satan was an angel but he decided he wanted to be God and turned bad. He took the angels with him, not all of them but lots. Satan and the angels attacked God, but He whooped them on the bum!”
And yes, he said “bum”. From the mouths of infants… 😀
by Jason Joyner | Feb 28, 2007 | Blog, miscellaneous, theology
As in, theology from a 5 year old.
The other night my middle, precocious boy launched into this without any solicitation:
Satan was an angel but he decided he wanted to be God and turned bad. He took the angels with him, not all of them but lots. Satan and the angels attacked God, but He whooped them on the bum!”
And yes, he said “bum”. From the mouths of infants… 😀
