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D.A. Greiner

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in Dayton, OH, The United States

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Religion & Spirituality, Literature & Fiction, Christian

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How does a terminally curious child who grew up relishing books about inventors and scientists, and made engineering and computers his career choice, end up in mid-life as an author of Christian fiction?

It took many years, but I finally realized the allure was story. The creative exploits of Edison and Ford, the heady accounts of space exploration and medical marvels ... well, it drew me in like a magnet.

Light bulbs and penicillin were not simply made, but rather born of struggle, inspiration, passion, and sometimes even Providence. The characters weren't perfect and faced multiple obstacles in their quest to do something special. In the end, the story was often as profound as the discovery or achievement itself!

This same intrigue trickled How does a terminally curious child who grew up relishing books about inventors and scientists, and made engineering and computers his career choice, end up in mid-life as an author of Christian fiction?

It took many years, but I finally realized the allure was story. The creative exploits of Edison and Ford, the heady accounts of space exploration and medical marvels ... well, it drew me in like a magnet.

Light bulbs and penicillin were not simply made, but rather born of struggle, inspiration, passion, and sometimes even Providence. The characters weren't perfect and faced multiple obstacles in their quest to do something special. In the end, the story was often as profound as the discovery or achievement itself!

This same intrigue trickled over into my faith as I recognized similar themes throughout the Bible. Already an avid reader, I decided to answer an innate call and learn more about the writing craft. I joined the Jerry Jenkins Christian Writers Guild Apprentice program. A portion of the curriculum challenged students to outline an idea for a work of fiction. Before long, I penned the story that became my first novel, Working It Out, which addresses a controversial, but timely, topic within church circles and society at large.

A few months later, the second fiction manuscript, More Than Sparrows, took shape as I helped edit my church's monthly newsletter. Contributing several feature-length articles each year causes me to look at the church office with fresh appreciation. It gives me a bird's eye view of unsung heroes and often thankless work--a real slice of life in a busy hub. Above all, it avails me of opportunities to better appreciate the various journeys taken by God's diverse children.

Yes, More Than Sparrows is seasoned with the divine ingredients mentioned above. Church, in front or behind the scenes, is where I find inspiration. It's not uncommon to catch me on stage for a sober drama or wacky VBS skit. It's often a family affair. I've been married twenty-eight years to my better half, Melanie, and reside in Indianapolis, IN. God blessed us with one son, three daughters, two cats, and just enough energy to keep up.

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Something from Nothing: a communion meditation

Every July 5th morning, my best friend Rob and I used to ride our bikes around the neighborhood near our homes picking up spent fireworks. Now, as you’d expect, most of what we found was nothing more than bits of shredded packaging and charred cardboard tubes, but occasionally we struck pay dirt: unexploded Roman candles, small CO2 cartridges, and even still usable butane lighters.

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The Screwtape Letters (Screwtape, #1)

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