C.J. Sears's Blog, page 3
November 6, 2020
OCD and Why I Preach Grace
“Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy… Read more "OCD and Why I Preach Grace"
November 4, 2020
Broken Bonds, Restored Life
Break my shackles, oh Lord. Liberate me from the bonds of servitude. Meet me here, oh Lord. In the field between us I wander. Bring me home,… Read more "Broken Bonds, Restored Life"
November 2, 2020
Humility in a Charged Climate
We are one day away from knowing the results of the 2020 Election. In the lead up to this moment, we as a nation have been through… Read more "Humility in a Charged Climate"
October 16, 2020
The Wayward Branch
A lonely, broken branch went in search of a tree. The tree, being merciful and full of compassion, grafted him in. For a time the branch flourished,… Read more "The Wayward Branch"
October 12, 2020
Movie Review: Spider-Man (2002)
Going back to watch the original Spider-Man (2002) is a treat. It’s easy to forget, in the wake of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, how impactful these earlier… Read more "Movie Review: Spider-Man (2002)"
October 10, 2020
An Old Story Idea – Urban Fantasy Concept
About five years ago, before I started working on what would become The Shadow Over Lone Oak, I attempted to imagine an urban fantasy series set in… Read more "An Old Story Idea – Urban Fantasy Concept"
October 9, 2020
Unplanned, God’s Plan, and Grace
As of the writing of this blog post, I am re-watching the film Unplanned. The movie follows the story of Abby Johnson, a former Planned Parenthood clinic… Read more "Unplanned, God’s Plan, and Grace"
September 28, 2020
Four Years in Christ
When I look back on my life before I knew Christ, the marked difference in my understanding and appreciation of Him is astounding. That’s a big old… Read more "Four Years in Christ"
September 15, 2020
99 Cents Sale: September 16 – 23
The Shadow Over Lone Oak… The Smiling Man Conspiracy… Llewyn Finch is a gifted special agent working for the Biological, Occult, Paranormal, and Anomalous Crime division. When… Read more "99 Cents Sale: September 16 – 23"
September 12, 2020
Forgiven Much
It’s easy to forget how gracious our God—the only true and living God—is to those who believe. We are forgiven much and most people don’t know the… Read more "Forgiven Much"
