And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. Acts 24:25 Paul was in prison (again) for being a troublemaker. The charge, as it should be for every Christian, was true. His preaching upset the established order from the synagogue to the councils of the church to the throne room. Paul’s defense struck a chord with Felix, and that is always the source of the...

What does a writer think about before starting a new work? Obviously, I can’t speak for everyone. My own answer varies from book to book. As I’m about to start book three in the Tettias series, I thought I’d let you peek behind the scenes. On the offhand you’re the one person in the world who has not read Trails of Troubles and Roads of Battle, I’ll bring you up to date. Bryn Bou, our hero, is planning to drop out of the military academy just before graduation. To complicate matters, as...

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. Galatians 2:20-21 I have misquoted this passage for years. I believe I’m not alone in that mistake. My eyes and my ears led me to that conclusion. I’m not ashamed to admit this error....