Tag archive: Don Miller
Sh*tty First Drafts
I’m learning the fruit of my creative effort often ripens instantly. I’ll sit down and get thousands of words, but then a week later, working with the same discipline, will have nothing. But my job is not to make the… continue reading »
"Why I Write" by George Orwell
Two observations: 1. I like George Orwell’s thoughts on writing more than I like his writing.2. I may own every book on writing ever printed. — I’ve noticed that I have a really hard time blogging when there’s nothing to… continue reading »
A character who wants something …
Story. PROLOGUE: Late last year RELEVANT Magazine died to me. On vintage episodes of their podcast, the crew joked that washed up actors belonged on a “You’re Dead to Me Wall.” Now they’re on mine. Around that time I read… continue reading »
Though it linger, wait for it.
A conversation: At dinner.LAUREN: (Stares down at her food, not talking.)MOLLY: So how are things?LAUREN: Uhm. Stressful.MOLLY: Don’t you have anything to be excited about?LAUREN: Uhm. Not really. That conversation depresses me. In fact, you might think that I might… continue reading »
To tell a better story
I finished Don Miller’s “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years” a few days ago; it made me want to marry him even more. The book was very moody. It had the structure of “Blue Like Jazz” (more like a… continue reading »
Title Track: Celebrity Treatment
I hate celebrity news. I hate it with a passion. I flip the channel when Entertainment Tonight comes on. I changed my Internet homepage when CNN covered Michael Jackson’s death too long. But I love celebrities – Christian celebrities. I’m… continue reading »
Biblical Mad Libs
I am re-reading parts of SEARCHING FOR GOD KNOWS WHAT by Don Miller (because I need reminded of some Truths he brings up) and it inspired me to create this: Biblical Mad Libs. Feel free to print this off and… continue reading »
I love/hate Christmas
“I hate Christmas.” After my mom confessed that truth, I marveled–slack-jawed–at the bitterness of her comment. How can anyone hate Christmas? Who hates candy canes, egg nog, corporate Christmas parties, jingle bells, stocking stuffers, Hallmark original movies, wearing red all… continue reading »
come out!
Thanks, everyone, for your responses. Austin, I love your answer (after begging you week after week at Starbucks-ironically enough-I’m glad that you want to save your money, woot!). As for Tom and Paul, I will answer your comments throughout this… continue reading »
MORE community stuff. [this stuff keeps coming!]
Okay, so last blog I talked about more of the socio-structure of the Christian Community. But, as Paul pointed out, I forgot to mention the impetus behind the Community in Acts 2: LOVE. Because, in the words of Dustin Kensrue…… continue reading »