John Greaves III's Blog, page 32

Dealing with rejection

    I just got a rejection letter from yet another literary magazine. My collection of rejection slips is becoming impressive.     Before anyone feels sorry for me though, I have to confess that I had completely forgotten that I submitted a piece to this particular publication so when I got the email, I […]

Has Church Become Your Idol?

I’m currently reading  ”The Voice” by D.L. Maynard, a novelization of the life of Jesus’ most famous cousin. In it Maynard asserts that one reason the Jewish Temple would have to be destroyed was that it had become an idol to         the Jews. More revered and exalted than God Himself. They […]

Learn to Read and You’ll Learn to Write

I spent a great couple of hours with another writer this past Monday working on his current project to harmonize the Gospel accounts into one cohesive, entertaining story. It’s a daunting task, especially since he’s translating     the Gospels from the Greek himself.       He ran into a snag when he tried […]

Almost ready to publish

Dear Father, bless me indeed. Enlarge my territory, keep me away from evil and allow me not to cause pain. Bless this work of my hands using the talent and passion you’ve given me. Holy Spirit, Please free the talent my Father has given me from the shackles that Satan would seek to lock on […]