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Urgency of the gospel message

Why did Jesus say to preach the one message about him? Because, I think, by the time I’ve said what I’ve wanted to say, one person may not hear the lifesaving message of being saved from an eternity in hell. If someone tells the message that one is supposed to, then just in time before… Read More Urgency of the gospel message

February 28, 2023April 29, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment

Today’s pet peeve is middle of the road blues

I was in a middle of the road church. They still had principals, and even encouraged if not ‘enforced’ them, but when it came to the faith, it was middle of the road. I realized though that the faith is not middle of the road. Jesus preached turning away from lifestyles of sin and putting… Read More Today’s pet peeve is middle of the road blues

January 26, 2023April 29, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment

Preparing devotional books in my mind’s eye

I have enough devotions for the equivalent of a book’s worth of devotions, one month’s worth, but with the second book, another month’s worth, there is still some editing and additional writing to be done. I am writing and editing at this stage. I am thinking of publishing though.

January 25, 2023April 29, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment

Mercy for all is possible

The new sins are condemned everywhere these days, the old sins are accepted increasingly, but God offers mercy for them all.

October 16, 2022May 4, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment

Alive

I have been reflecting on the Gospel of John. The read has been enjoyable and compelling. This week, I have been reading the chapter on Lazarus and I learnt why Jesus rose Lazarus from the dead. I now share my findings from the gospel itself. Lazarus was the brother of Mary and Martha, who lived… Read More Alive

August 10, 2021September 19, 2022 peteswritingLeave a comment

More writing to come read: articles etc.

I’ve been thinking…and there should be more writing and literature on this blog, in the future, than general writing and life talk although I will probably still include that. I would like to see more poetry and reflections and reviews of books, movies and music.

July 30, 2021May 24, 2022 peteswritingLeave a comment

Writing reflections is, well, a reflective exercise

I’ve been working on a book of reflections based on my readings of the Gospel of Mark. The gospel is from the Bible and I am aware of being accurate to the text and not saying something myself in my writings that was not intended by the writer of the gospel. But I am writing… Read More Writing reflections is, well, a reflective exercise

May 27, 2021May 25, 2022 peteswritingLeave a comment

On the agenda, on a busy day

Writing while doing other things in life as you would normally do can be hectic. Keeping up to date with the stuff a writer does–that is, the writing–sometimes near impossible. If one is going well and the good days outnumber the bad ones, then keeping up to date is a reality. Getting through the writing… Read More On the agenda, on a busy day

April 26, 2019May 25, 2022 peteswritingLeave a comment

A writer with strong motivation is a storm force

Motivation can be an issue for a writer if not on assignment. It’s possible for a writer not on assignment to be extremely motivated, but it’s also possible that a writer not on assignment is unmotivated to produce their own material. But the writer with a strong level of entitlement is a storm force.

November 8, 2018May 24, 2022 peteswritingLeave a comment

Delivering the story full stop

Little things I pick up along the way…as I was reading a book, I stumbled onto a nugget of wisdom. The book appraised films for this or that reason and a reason a critic gave was personally illuminating. The critic said a certain director wasn’t prepared to go the places a subject or premise would… Read More Delivering the story full stop

June 3, 2018May 25, 2022 peteswritingLeave a comment

The journey of writing: exploring something new

While on the road of writing, if it’s full-time, part-time, casual, or as one can write in-between the necessities of life, sometimes there’s the urge to reach beyond the boundaries of one’s normal genres of writing. I’ve desired it and tried it, but tended to fall back on the predictable or the road well-traveled.

May 17, 2018May 25, 2022 peteswritingLeave a comment

Projects on delivery

Takes time. Two projects in effect, taking time on them both. Rejections, had a couple, but their mist dissipates soon after. Successes, too, lifts one up. It’s not everything. Frank Sinatra sings. The sun still shines. Life can be fine.

January 14, 2018May 25, 2022 peteswritingLeave a comment

A calm spirit in submitting is better

This week writing has been writing a devotion based on old notes of my bible reading, a humor piece that I completed and submitted, and a significant revise of a poetry. Patience and time is a key to working on pieces, though I may be tempted to get the work done fast, so I can… Read More A calm spirit in submitting is better

December 13, 2017May 25, 2022 peteswritingLeave a comment

Approaching publishers with the picture book idea

Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been writing a children’s short story, originally intended for a picture book. The inspiration was in my garden. I may approach publishers, but on speculation that they may or may not publish it. Of course there are the usual doubts that it won’t work for children, it’s too… Read More Approaching publishers with the picture book idea

November 29, 2017May 25, 2022 peteswritingLeave a comment

Poetry in motion

Was looking to submit a story, but on second thoughts, it’s more poetry in motion than fiction. Have two weeks before the deadline.

November 16, 2017May 25, 2022 peteswritingLeave a comment
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  1. The action at the local multiplex was a long story – Storyteller's Eclectic Flying Machine on Compassion in a film about a contentious issueMay 21, 2023

    […] the back seat, watching Dead Man Walking. Reaction: I am seeing its worth. Consequence: I write a review. Context:…

  2. peteswriting on I’ve got joyMarch 17, 2023

    I went to a place where my work was accepted, and I grew in confidence and also learnt in the…

  3. peteswriting on A little boastingMarch 17, 2023

    It was just a play on words. I had written something previously that I changed around a bit to sound…

  4. motiv8n on A little boastingMarch 16, 2023

    Great post! I completely agree that writing can be a pain sometimes, but it’s always worth it in the end.…

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    Great blog post! I love how you highlighted the importance of persistence and determination, especially when it comes to writing.…

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