Amanda Tero's Blog, page 82
July 6, 2016
Joyful, Joyful | Music Video
"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" is one of the well-known, exuberant hymns of praise. What is one of your favorite songs of praise?
July 4, 2016
Believe
This was said to the disciples immediately before the dark day of crucifixion. Yet, Jesus commanded them not to be troubled, but believe. As we face dark days ahead, how we need this reminder! Don't be troubled ... believe!
June 30, 2016
Claire Banschbach | Author Interview and Book Review
This week I have both an interview and book review. If you like non-magical fantasy, check out Claire's Rise of Aredor series!
INTERVIEW1) In a nutshell, what do you write?I write fantasy/adventure books, mostly for teenagers. But I want anyone of all ages to be able to enjoy my stories. Mainly I want to write clean adventure stories that are worth reading.
2) What spurred on the desire for writing?Basically I had an entire book in my head for almost five years. These characters were alway...
INTERVIEW1) In a nutshell, what do you write?I write fantasy/adventure books, mostly for teenagers. But I want anyone of all ages to be able to enjoy my stories. Mainly I want to write clean adventure stories that are worth reading.
2) What spurred on the desire for writing?Basically I had an entire book in my head for almost five years. These characters were alway...
June 29, 2016
June 28, 2016
Historical Hints
Historical fiction. It has to be my favorite genre! Not only do I enjoy reading it, I also enjoy writing it. And as I have read and written it, there have been a lot of things that I've noticed. Sometimes it is simple things that will make or break your story.
Characters1800 - You have this kid who says cool. Actually, it wouldn't be a kid at all -- it would be a child. And "cool" is totally out of his century.
1750 - All of the families have 2-3 children. Depending on the culture, some of the...
Characters1800 - You have this kid who says cool. Actually, it wouldn't be a kid at all -- it would be a child. And "cool" is totally out of his century.
1750 - All of the families have 2-3 children. Depending on the culture, some of the...
June 27, 2016
Whose Doctrine?
"Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me." John 7:16
We would do well to test the doctrines to which we cling. It is easy to get swept into the doctrine of men and then cling to it with a vice-grip, not even weighing it against God's Word to see if the doctrine is of God. A good test is to consider verse 18 of this passage, "He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousne...
We would do well to test the doctrines to which we cling. It is easy to get swept into the doctrine of men and then cling to it with a vice-grip, not even weighing it against God's Word to see if the doctrine is of God. A good test is to consider verse 18 of this passage, "He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousne...
June 23, 2016
Kellyn Roth | Author Interview
Today is the start of a fun weekly event on my blog: author interviews!! Some of these authors, I have just discovered and haven't read their books yet (like Kellyn), others, I have already read their books, and am sure you'd enjoy them as well.
1) In a nutshell, what do you write?
I'd say I write historical fiction with a dash of Christianity. I like the idea of writing romance, but have a terrible fear of it ending up sounding corny. Overdone romance is one of my biggest pet-peeves, and ...
1) In a nutshell, what do you write?I'd say I write historical fiction with a dash of Christianity. I like the idea of writing romance, but have a terrible fear of it ending up sounding corny. Overdone romance is one of my biggest pet-peeves, and ...
June 22, 2016
Doxology and Fairest Lord Jesus | Music Video
One of the age-old favorites is the Doxology, or “Praise God, from Whom all Blessings Flow.” WAJN now has an arrangement of this timeless piece coupled with “Fairest Lord Jesus.” This intermediate level piece is suitable for a 1-2 minute offertory.
Find out more information on the sheet music here.
Find out more information on the sheet music here.
June 21, 2016
Getting the Keys in the Ignition (Starting Your Story)
You have an idea. And it really is a great idea. A fantastic idea. But first, you have to get past that blank page. You have to somehow get the key in the ignition and start this story -- get the story engine revved and moving
Many would-be writers stop right there. If this describes you, then get your pen out and just start writing! Guess what the first draft of a story is called? Wow, you're smart: a first draft! It means this isn't the finished product. Some writers go through ten, twelve,...
Many would-be writers stop right there. If this describes you, then get your pen out and just start writing! Guess what the first draft of a story is called? Wow, you're smart: a first draft! It means this isn't the finished product. Some writers go through ten, twelve,...
June 20, 2016
Trusting Without Feeling
So often, we want to seeGod at work. To feel Him working. But, we don't have to see evidence to know that He is there, working in hearts and lives."Behold, I go forward, but He is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive Him: On the left hand, where He doth work, but I cannot behold Him: He hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see Him: But He knoweth the way that I take: when He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold." (Job 23:8-10)
Sometimes, we just have to trust the prom...
