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Jan 13, 2019 02:02PM
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I’m here today to ask everyone for some serious help! There’s this family in Texas going through some seriously sad and frankly, sick circumstances right now and they need our help. It’s about a boy named James whose mom is trying to force him to be a girl! His dad is Christian and fully against it, but he doesn’t have the financial support needed to fight this. If the court rules in his wife’s favor, James’ dad will be forced to pay for the surgery or face jail time while losing his parental rights. For the full story, please see this website: https://savejames.comPlease check out my latest post for more ways you can help: https://trulyinspiredbooks.wordpress.... Please reblog this post, sign the petition, and pray at the very least! Thank you!
Here are the key words that describe my work:Literature
Fiction
Literary
Christian
Contemporary
Nonviolence
Also:
Utopian
End Times
Community
Discipleship
List of Works on the same order as mine:
The Road
Bird Box
The Stand
Left Behind
The Handmaid's Tale
Jericho (TV series)
All with a Christian foundation and utopian vision inspired by hope.
jamesdsanderson.blogspot.com
Virtually everything we read about the future in fiction is dystopian. The early church lived in difficult and desperate times, and yet their response was to love, to forgive, to stand up and die for their belief if necessary.In my view, Christians do not live in an uncertain time, facing a stark vision of the future. We live in the present time of opportunity to live our faith, facing a future time when, no matter what may be demanded of us, we will be the light and hope for the world.
My writing reflects that view.
Having come from a violent background myself, (Army Infantry), I know why people think I am weird or crazy for following the way of nonviolence. Yet, having that background gives me a unique voice in arguing the case for nonviolence. That is, if it was a way that does not work, why would I choose it? The fact is, it 'is' a way that works. It answers the basic dilemma of Christian life: "How do we fight evil without becoming evil ourselves?" This is it:If, after our disagreement, everyone is left alive, we still have time to work out the differences that exist between us. Violence does not always leave us that option.
LEARNING IN THE INFANTRY: Of course in the infantry we learn what most of us believe to be our most natural instinct - to kill an enemy. Infantry soldiers learn how to kill with bare hands, with knives, with bayonets, with rifles, with grenades, with mortars (I was a mortar infantryman), they can call in air strikes, helicopter gun ships, tanks, and so on. You would think, after all that training, that I might have a permanent pre-selection of that choice. And it is true, I do. I have the training to do many of the things I am now choosing not to do.
BUT I HAVE TRAINED MYSELF: Once I realized that God does not call us to kill our enemies, but in fact to love them, I was forced to find another way. Unfortunately there is not a 'boot camp' for nonviolence. I had to train myself over many years to turn the other cheek, to remain patient and kind and gentle and exercising self control, and to show love, and to live at peace, and to be good in trying situations. (See the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23)
PRACTICAL APPLICATION: A friend told me his daughter was being bullied on the school playground. The teachers were ignoring the situation. He was going to tell her to kick them in the shins but knew my stance of nonviolence. After some reflection I asked him to try another method: Send his daughter to school with a police whistle. Whenever the bullies approached, she blew the whistle. No one could ignore that. It worked like a charm.
I have many such examples from nearly thirty years of experience in following the way of Christian nonviolence. I'll share them as time goes along.
Perhaps we all could embrace the way of Christian nonviolence.
My blog is Creating Romance, for Christian wives who want more realistic satisfaction in their marriages. I also review Christian books, especially romances to help marriages.
My latest post is a review of Finding Amor, a contemporary Latin Christian Fiction at www.liladiller.com/blog.
DARKNESS OF THE HEART:How do ordinary citizens know when the nation in which they reside is headed into darkness? Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness' does not lend itself directly to such a question, of course, - it is concerned with the individual human - Kurtz. But there is the notion that, "All Europe contributed to the making of Kurtz." Kurtz, of course, is the central character, the monster, at the center of this work. He is the one who, "lacked restraint in the gratification of his various lusts..." The one who cried out twice with his last breath, "The horror! The horror!" So at very least we are forced to question as individuals: "will we, if left unchecked, bend toward horror in every instance?"
More: http://jamesdsanderson. blogspot.com
When did I first encounter 'To Kill a Mockingbird'? I have often allowed the destinies of books to guide me, not my own destiny. By that I mean that when a book presents itself to me, I will undertake the reading and study of it. Who knows how the young people of today are going to be initiated into the mysteries of the destiny of books? Some will be, I suppose, and some won't. As it happens, I encountered 'Mockingbird' again with the release of 'Go Set a Watchman', also by author Harper Lee. http://jamesdsanderson.blogspot.com
An interview with novelist K A Hitchins about loss, identity and stories of redemption… https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog... 
Some say preparing for an uncertain future shows a lack of faith. Hmmm... What do you think?http://thosewhodwellupontheearth.blog...
Many seem to think they will be able to go through life completely on their own. In the novel 'Those Who Dwell Upon the Earth' it is necessary for a small Christian group to begin to act together in community. How will that be different? http://thosewhodwellupontheearth.blog...
I reviewed the sweet, clean, Austen fanfiction collection of 6 novellas on my blog this week. It is not Christian, but completely clean. There is also a giveaway for a $50 Amazon gift card, ending in 5 days!!! www.liladiller.com/blog/review-a-very...
You know how it is with an April dayWhen the sun is out and the wind is still,
You're one month on in the middle of May.
But if you so much as dare to speak,
A cloud comes over the sunlit arch,
A wind comes off a frozen peak,
And you're two months back in the middle of March.
-Robert Frost
It’s a good problem to have, so don’t get me wrong. In order to keep all my book readers and fans informed about my latest work as well as new releases, discounts, free material, and updates, I am starting a personal dedicated email contact list.If you would like to keep up with the latest about me and my writing, -Christian literary fiction and nonfiction - please go to my invitation page and sign up today.
Thanks. See you over there…
https://mailchi.mp/265b3fa2c321/james...
The hardcore prepare approach to an uncertain future may not be the way of the Christian. See my latest blog post 'An Alternative'. It has more to do with building relationships, loving others, and turning the other cheek.http://thosewhodwellupontheearth.blog...
Ever wonder what life would be like as an author? It's not all unicorns and rainbows, I can tell you that. But it is worth the frustrations. If you've ever thought about making a career out of writing, pull up a chair, pour your favorite beverage, and listen to these practical tips I've learned to keep my time managed to at least a sane and manageable stress. ;)
www.liladiller.com/blog/a-day-in-the-...
Christian Fiction is in need of more diversity—and readers can help! My latest blog post talks about it.➡️ https://wp.me/pwlMY-4Fr
I guess I forgot to let y'all know about my homage to my very favorite author of all time, Jane Austen.Her novels have inspired me in so many ways, especially how her works have inspired my “Love is” contemporary Christian romance series.
www.liladiller.com/comparing-jane-aus...
Do you know the difference between Christian fiction and Evangelistic fiction? Check out my article on this on my "Evangelistic Fiction blog:" http://uniqueevangelisticnovels.blogs...
I'm a new author (The Sentimental Journey-a novel) and I also have a new author website and blog. I would love for some of you to stop by!Find out why my debut novel, a Christian historical romance, has time travel...though I'm not really a reader of fantasy!
https://tamlynn3.wixsite.com/website
I began as a freelance copywriter and writing comedy church dramas. I've gradually transitioned to writing books which includes four faith-based non-fiction books and one fiction novel. I'm also a pastor on church staff. So my blog is a mix of articles on various subject matter. Some related to professional copywriting, some related to church leadership. My favorite blogs are addressing relevant topics from a Christian worldview.https://chiptudor.com/blog/
Hello! I'm Clarissa Choo-Choo Train, a young writer in her early twenties. My blog is about my personal writing journey and how Christ is guiding me through it. I am open to guest contributions if any are interested (contact me through The Passenger tab in my blog).https://clarissachoochootrain.com/
I also have a ministry email list about the lives of Christian third culture kids (a TCK is a person who grew up in countries outside his/her birth country):
https://clarissachoochootrain.com/the...
Hi, I am working on revising what will be my first historical romantic fiction novel. I use my blog to post book reviews, share historical information related to my upcoming novel, share my photography, encourage writers to interact to discuss any aspect of writing, publishing, and marketing, and to share my flash fiction stories.https://kellyfbarr.com/blog/
I wrote this comment piece for my blog over the summer. A case of mistaken identity
‘As I cycled along a city ring road once, my saddle was grasped from behind…’
https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...
I took the plunge and started a blog! I'm really newbie to this, so if any pro's out there can give pointers on how to improve etc, it would be appreciated. Only started it this week, so only 2 posts but have a lot of ideas for future posts, excluding book reviews off course :-)https://moretoodiscover.blogspot.com/
This week's blog post is from a friend of mine, Tom Gilson. He is a Christian apologist, and senior editor and columnist with The Stream. Christians Are Called To Be Great
https://chiptudor.com/christians-are-...
Check your general knowledge of Albania and Greece. Try this free, easy quiz on Goodreads drawn from my novel ‘The Migrant’. What is the road border crossing from Albania to Greece (near Bilisht) called by people on the Albanian side?
https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...
Ummm I hope it's okay to post this here? I just started a Reader Group on Facebook. Please join my group so I don't feel quite so pathetic! :)https://www.facebook.com/groups/71713...
Hi, Here's my blog:www.barbarajames.net.
I post essays about my writing and the books I'm reading, including faith-based books, fiction or non-fiction.
Camy wrote: "Ummm I hope it's okay to post this here? I just started a Reader Group on Facebook. Please join my group so I don't feel quite so pathetic! :)https://www.facebook.com/groups/71713..."
Just asked to join Camy!!
Camy wrote: "Ummm I hope it's okay to post this here? I just started a Reader Group on Facebook. Please join my group so I don't feel quite so pathetic! :)https://www.facebook.com/groups/71713..."
Joined
Thanks for joining my FB group, Loraine and Sarita! At least now it's not just me picking my nose.
Camy wrote: "Thanks for joining my FB group, Loraine and Sarita! At least now it's not just me picking my nose."Looking forward to the discussions
From time to time, I’ve done a little radio, talking about my faith, my books and the country I live in, Albania… and how on earth I ended up here 🙂 There is a round up with links on my blog, if you find yourself with a moment for some easy listening. https://www.goodreads.com/author.../2...
Do you know how you get so excited about something that made you feel so good that you have to share it with everyone who will listen? Well, that’s me today. Here are the books I read in 2020 that I can’t keep to myself:
There's also an option to listen:
https://www.liladiller.com/blog/my-fa...
Camy wrote: "Ummm I hope it's okay to post this here? I just started a Reader Group on Facebook. Please join my group so I don't feel quite so pathetic! :)https://www.facebook.com/groups/71713..."
I love your approachableness! I would love to join. But I no longer have a FB account. I am on IG and MeWe...if you want more company. :D
Check out some great Christian authors and books at Author For Christ where you will find lots of great books.
I’m in a shared blog, so we have lots of reviews and some giveaways. Always Christian Fiction. Inkwell Inspirations moderated by Debra Marvin who is also an author.
https://www.inkwellinspirations.com/2...
A wounded soldier of fortune journeys through medieval Wales towards a new beginning in ‘The Healing’. Author Joy Margetts talks about her new novel here. https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...
Amy Lynn McConahyThe Rhise Of Light: Darkness Overcome Book One
Wow! Just... wow.
https://www.wbblive.com/cleanfiction0...
I am truly humbled to receive such an amazing unsolicited review from published author Amy Lynn McConahy! She did a detailed, non-spoiler review of my debut Christian Fantasy novel, and wow it is AMAZING! Please take the time to read it, subscribe to her amazing blog, and check out her books and her artwork! Will she be the first to submit character art to be shared on maxbsternberg.com? Order your copy on the website today! Free on Kindle Unlimited if you have it!
