It was 1981. My parents were visiting Japan, helping us to build a building. While Dad installed kitchen cabinets, the Japanese tile man, Mr. Narahashi, was installing the Japanese-style bath.…
Just a Couple of Old Soldiers
Ouija Angel Boards
“Well, would you try to Christianize a Ouija board?” When I’ve asked that question, heads start shaking no, as anticipated. I use that question because most Christians know enough about…
Visualization—a Fiction Writer’s Perspective
I’ve touched on the topic of visualization several times on this blog. For example, here’s one post. But to get a deeper—and super insightful—take on the subject, see the free…
Necromancy No-No
I’d picked up some free, secular, young teen books that looked like spooky mysteries (which I always liked!). But I was horrified at the content of one, All the Lovely…
Precious Book and Angel Band
When my kid sister (Jenna) and I were very young children, Grandma Lena Henry (1884–1966) had pet names for us. I was Precious Book. Jenna was Angel Band. Whenever our…