Why I write
I am sometimes asked why I decided to write a book. To give an honest answer, it's because I felt God was calling me to write it. I have never had any aspirations of becoming an author. Nor had I previously given any serious thought to writing a book. Somewhere along the way though, the idea for the story line developed in my head. Over time I continued to develop the story until I had the entire plot developed, along with a lot of the dialogues. All of this was still in my head. But then, in the back of my mind, I began to think about writing a book. Ultimately, I felt what I believe was a calling to write the book. And although I was hesitant at first, from that point on there was no turning back.
From early on, if not when I first started to develop the story, there were religious themes to it. However, as I began to actually write the book, the religious content increased substantially. I firmly believe this was guided by the Holy Spirit, and most of it came as inspirations that typically occurred around three in the morning. This seems to be the Holy Spirit's alloted time for visiting me.
It may well be that a part of my calling to write this book was in answer to prayer. Let me explain. I had been struggling for some time with the topic of evangelization. As a Christian, evangelizing is something I am called to do. And I was feeling a stronger and stronger calling to evangelize in some way. However, talking to people about Christ was not something I was ever comfortable in doing, or felt like I was very good about. I have some atheist friends, and I heard from them numerous examples of the wrong way to approach someone about religion. But I could never figure out the right way. So I usually settled for the "I'm evangelizing by being a good example for others" (which I try to do). Or, "I support those who evangelize and are good at it" (which I do). But this didn't seem like enough. So I often prayed, asking how I could do something to actively evangelize about Christ.
Thus, it's quite possible that my calling to write Return To Paradise was in answer to my prayer. And I do look at this book as a way of evangelizing. However, I have found that the Lord was still not done with me when it comes to evangelizing. We'll talk about that later. For now, God bless you and have a great day.
From early on, if not when I first started to develop the story, there were religious themes to it. However, as I began to actually write the book, the religious content increased substantially. I firmly believe this was guided by the Holy Spirit, and most of it came as inspirations that typically occurred around three in the morning. This seems to be the Holy Spirit's alloted time for visiting me.
It may well be that a part of my calling to write this book was in answer to prayer. Let me explain. I had been struggling for some time with the topic of evangelization. As a Christian, evangelizing is something I am called to do. And I was feeling a stronger and stronger calling to evangelize in some way. However, talking to people about Christ was not something I was ever comfortable in doing, or felt like I was very good about. I have some atheist friends, and I heard from them numerous examples of the wrong way to approach someone about religion. But I could never figure out the right way. So I usually settled for the "I'm evangelizing by being a good example for others" (which I try to do). Or, "I support those who evangelize and are good at it" (which I do). But this didn't seem like enough. So I often prayed, asking how I could do something to actively evangelize about Christ.
Thus, it's quite possible that my calling to write Return To Paradise was in answer to my prayer. And I do look at this book as a way of evangelizing. However, I have found that the Lord was still not done with me when it comes to evangelizing. We'll talk about that later. For now, God bless you and have a great day.
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