tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post111474941359903765..comments2023-09-23T04:56:51.617-07:00Comments on Forensics & Faith: How I Got Here, Part 44~ Brandilyn Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771812607327238979noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-1114975178387669332005-05-01T12:19:00.000-07:002005-05-01T12:19:00.000-07:00Hi Brandilyn,Just caught up on the blog, and when ...Hi Brandilyn,<BR/>Just caught up on the blog, and when I read the last two posts I got goosebumps. Why? Because I felt like I was reading my own current struggle. Writing has been like a trickle the last few weeks and the interruptions have been unbelievable. My kids are under attack too. I feel like I'm walking in acquagmire! I've been warned of this before by a WF but didn't understand. Now I do, but I'm not sure how to fight it. My prayers and request for prayers have been more directed for my perseverence and my family's. Maybe it's time to ask for prayers of protection. Any suggestions?Dineen A. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08560463944362266736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-1114909738830187572005-04-30T18:08:00.000-07:002005-04-30T18:08:00.000-07:00Hi Brandilyn! I'm a new poster. I borrowed "Eyes o...Hi Brandilyn! I'm a new poster. I borrowed "Eyes of Elisha" from a fellow teacher at school and I loved it. It was the first book of yours that I've read and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of your suspense novels. <BR/><BR/>I just read my way through your archives and I can't wait to hear the rest of this story. It's been really encouraging to me as I'm working on writing a novel.<BR/><BR/>I also have a question for you. I love Christian fiction and have ideas that I'd love to write for that market. But I also feel like I should write for the secular market as well. Not anything that compromises who I am as a Christian, but rather tackles some of the tough issues in a novel that's targeted to non-Christian readers. So my question is this: Do you think God can call a Christian to write for the secular market?Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984698615501794539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-1114812188470412782005-04-29T15:03:00.000-07:002005-04-29T15:03:00.000-07:00Maybe you should use the tag, "Seatbelt Suspense, ...Maybe you should use the tag, "Seatbelt Suspense, Riveting Reality!" Coming from an occultish family, (grandfather toppled tables, sister read Tarot cards, I dug into astrology,) I know what spiritual battles are being fought around us daily, especially if we are about our Father's business. It is so important when God gives you or someone else a dream, that they are interpreted by the Holy Spirit. I had a panic attack just a month ago as I was stepping into a new door in the writing world. Brain freeze like I've never had before! Exactly as Brandilyn describes it. I had the ACFW prayer loop pray, and within an hour I could feel it lift. By the next day I was my same wacky self, ready to tackle my writing. I had two dreams later, both where I was in what normally would have been a scary place for me, but I had perfect peace. There was a little girl with me in both dreams, whom I comforted as we walked around. I believe that little girl was me, and that I need not fear the unknown. I'm working on two different writing projects that are the next step in my career. Scary? Yes. But I'm holding God's hand, just like the little girl was holding mine.Kathy Kovach...https://www.blogger.com/profile/11699361242908284703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-1114797138567352292005-04-29T10:52:00.000-07:002005-04-29T10:52:00.000-07:00Now I know where the "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus" comes f...Now I know where the "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus" comes from in Dead of Night! <BR/><BR/>Evil is real. When I was in full-time ministry, my co-worker woke up in the middle of the night and saw a dark presence in her bedroom. She was scared stiff and prayed to Jesus. When she turned on the light, it was gone. This was right after a victorious ministry event. The most convincing thing was her two cats: normally rambunctious, she found them hiding and trembling down stairs. They wouldn't go back into her bedroom. After a few days of this, friends came and prayed for her and her home. When they finished, she found the cats asleep on her bed. Kind of reminds me of Balaam's ass in Numbers 22:28 (seriously).Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16242241896865897319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-1114790335639624292005-04-29T08:58:00.000-07:002005-04-29T08:58:00.000-07:00I understand, BC. The more in tune I am with the ...I understand, BC. The more in tune I am with the Lord, the more strange things happen. Two years ago I felt something come into our bedroom (before the evil cats). I could even feel it (physically) sit on the edge of our bed. I just started saying the name of Jesus and it left. It's hard to explain what evil feels like, but you sure do know it when it's there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16473774179937702258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-1114788969195168262005-04-29T08:36:00.000-07:002005-04-29T08:36:00.000-07:00Brandilyn, I gave a copy of Capture the Wind For M...Brandilyn, I gave a copy of Capture the Wind For Me to my niece for Christmas last year. She's read the book three times. <BR/><BR/>Also, in her English class they are required to read a book--any book of their choice--during class. She brought your book to school. Isn't it cool that your book has made its way into the public school system?! I know those demonic forces didn't want that to happen!<BR/><BR/>Love you and appreciate what you do!<BR/><BR/>Cindy QAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-1114788778531742952005-04-29T08:32:00.000-07:002005-04-29T08:32:00.000-07:00This is exactly where I KNOW how powerful fiction ...This is exactly where I KNOW how powerful fiction can be. I live in a world of people who are quick to pooh-pooh Christian fiction as mere fluff and entertainment. It makes me keep on track--and realize that sometimes there is a battle going on. Have you have had to battle yourself to get a book finished (barring any spiritual attacks)? I find I'm my own worst enemy sometimes.<BR/>Happy Friday~Lynette Sowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744849531318234556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-1114786978203930192005-04-29T08:02:00.000-07:002005-04-29T08:02:00.000-07:00Oooh, our God is so AWESOME. If the part of our l...Oooh, our God is so AWESOME. If the part of our lives that is hidden from us was visible, fiction writers would be out of business. I.E. Elisha's frightened friend who's eyes were opened to the fiery battlefield surrounding him. How could any of us come up with a scene as amazing as that? <BR/><BR/>Well, Brandilyn could maybe still spin a suspenseful tale.....or two...after all we all keep coming back for our NES fix. Guess we're BC-NES junkies.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your story. I wonder if artistic thinkers are more spiritually discerning?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-1114775874354706902005-04-29T04:57:00.000-07:002005-04-29T04:57:00.000-07:00Hope isn't the only one with chills. Me too. ::sh...Hope isn't the only one with chills. Me too. ::shudder::Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03289998935196498926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10583449.post-1114775221936228392005-04-29T04:47:00.000-07:002005-04-29T04:47:00.000-07:00I have chills!I have chills!Hope Wilbankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288657301451621017noreply@blogger.com