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It would be fruitless for you and I to argue over this. You’re coming from a strict theological framework. Laban’s idol worship came from his family traditions, likely passed down through Terah, if not Abraham himself. This is, of course, reading outside the text but certainly within a scholarly...

I too advocate the Snowflake Method. Also, a hugely helpful book to me is Ingermanson's How To Write A Dynamic Scene Using The Snowflake Method. If you can write a good scene, you can write a good story. Thanks for the link to Enclave. I'll check it out!

I think this is hilarious, and yes, it's very natural for a true writer to get caught up in the vortex if you don't have a mechanism to stop it. What I'm trying to do right now in character development is focus on physical appearance and personal (individual) backstory that likely won't end up...

I don't think it's healthy for a Christian writer to concern himself too much on this point. Is it commercially viable? If the publisher wants it, it'll have its place in the kingdom. Otherwise, it won't likely see much daylight anyway. Don't stifle creativity with rules, not even God's rules...

I can appreciate everything you shared here. I, too, am struggling with my fantasy world, since I absolutely want it to "mesh" roughly with the Bible itself. I'm not so interested in being politically correct, and I have very little respect for faddish theologies of the day, which are here today...

Jack and the Bean Stalk Favorite actor from the 50s?

Oh I’m a spider killer alright.

I'd wait for her to express interest. If she's been dedicated to the Lord, I can't see any harm in following the path of least resistance/confusion/complexity. You might ask what she wants. It may be an opportunity for her to express the interest she has already had.

What is the nature of your fear? Are you worried for his safety? Or for yours? Are there trust issues? There may be things you can do to help allay some of the anxiety depending on where it's coming from. In the meantime, spend some time with your husband and make a quick memory or two that you...

I hear a lot of different frustrations from you, and none of what I suggest can help you feel better. But I do know that God can instantly make himself known to you if you'll seek him. What do I mean by that? "Seek him? Yeah, right. I've sought him for 25 years," you might be saying. But look...

I’m not sure I’m the same as you describe. My career requires that I’m with people a lot. By the time I get home, I prefer to keep to myself. Weekends are my time to unwind and rest. I don’t attend church usually. I’m not sure I’ll always be this way, but for now, I go to the coffee shop and do...

Well it’s clear you’re husband is more handy around the house. I can install shelves, TV mounts, and assemble baby cribs... but that’s about all I’m good for lol!

I married someone who teaches me ways to be a better husband. That doesn’t mean it’s not a constant labor of love. Thanks for sharing... it helps to know it’s not just me.

I know my limitations. I’d be on the phone with the garage man first thing.

We agree more than we disagree. In the last couple of days I’ve already gotten a sense of peace after getting some of the advice here.

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After further reflection I feel I may have reacted inappropriately here. I’m not sure I understood your meaning and probably interjected the wrong spirit.

I disagree with pretty much everything you said here, and frankly, I’m a bit taken aback by your cavalier attitude toward women and co-corkers in general. You come across as one who doesn’t really care what others think, have no respect for debate or constructive dialogue, and perhaps might...

Part of the problem with defining “clear moral issues,” as you say, is that for one party it is clear and to the other, it’s not only not clear but the issue is irrelevant, or worse, misconstrued in God’s Word. The particular issue the the other day was homosexuality. We’ve also sparred about...

In my case, we were both raised in the church. She and our daughter attend church but I generally do not. I used to be a minister and have not yet returned to a corporate worship setting. This could be a long story in itself. My regular Bible study time is daily, and I read extensively all the...