In anticipation of publishing my fantasy novel, I'm designing a heraldry for each kingdom in the story's world. It's just a fun way to build interest, practice my graphic design skills, and begin sharing this story and the accompanying world with you all. Below is the heraldry for the kingdom of Riveria and a description... Continue Reading →
Aslan’s Adventure
C.S. Lewis is my first and greatest inspiration for writing. When I read the Chronicles of Narnia myself in fourth grade, I remember finishing each book and thinking to myself, That! I want to learn to do that one day! So now, it is beyond amazing that that thought has led to me to have... Continue Reading →
Adventure with the Spirit(Part 2)
Follow the Spirit’s Leading So, if Christians are meant to take risk in obedience to God, it is important to know what He is commanding us and how He is leading us. The best way to know what God commands is through His word, the Bible. Nothing God commands us will ever go against His... Continue Reading →
Adventure with the Spirit(Part 1)
Risky Heroes The initial idea for this post came from listening to Matt Walsh point out how much respect our culture has lost for people who take risks. It used to be that risks, for the sake of exploration, adventure, and human advancement, were celebrated. Now the world’s collective response is to quickly condemn the... Continue Reading →
World Map and Prologue
This is the world map that accompanies my fantasy writing. Below is the prologue to the first book. Chapter previews are likely coming soon... Anthemia: Kingdom of Heroes Prologue: Alder raced hand-in-hand with Sylvia through the dappled sunlight of Sanctuary forest. They had not heard the yelling of pursuing soldiers for several minutes, so Alder... Continue Reading →
Sharing the Secret to the Garden
I wrote a poem titled, “The Secret to the Garden”, in my first semester at Messiah College. When I wrote it, I was learning two lessons that would be very influential to my life and my writing: one, how to write poetry in certain forms,two, and how to be more selfless with my time. Before... Continue Reading →
The Heart Behind the Title
About a year ago, I began reading through 1 and 2 Samuel. From there I read 1 and 2 Kings, Psalms and 1 and 2 Chronicles. The life and adventures of David, both as a young man and later king, fascinated me more in this read through than ever before. The Psalms read more and... Continue Reading →
Adulting
Yes, I had some battle training Sure, I have some simple armor And a sword, but still, oh my word, I didn’t know I was being hemmed in, Thrown in with the lions and warriors. Everyday, life is so draining. I’m here on the stadium grounds, Having to fend, fight, for myself No telling if... Continue Reading →
God, Go With Us
This year, I don’t want to step into anything God is not leading me in. At the beginning of this new year, I’m reminded of a passage that I was first taught in preparation for a mission trip, Exodus 33:12-20: Moses said to the Lord, "You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’ but you... Continue Reading →
The Lightning Thief and Christianity
This book has been out for a while but is still relevant today. The series has gotten two movies, despite them not being loved by fans, and has been made into a Broadway musical. Now the author, Rick Riordan, has announced a plan is in the works to make the books a Tv series adaptation... Continue Reading →
Workmanship Writing 