In May, I wrote a tribute to the popular work of Thomas
Kinkade--the beauty of his art and how
it beckons the soul to rejoice in creation. However, there was a dark side to
Kinkade. I hope he never walked away
from his faith in Christ, but the world and Satan infringed on the relationship
between him and Jesus. Problems arose associated with addiction, and he died far too young.
What happened? Perhaps, the heady power of monetary success
corrupted a soul that wasn’t prepared for the world’s acclaim. Perhaps,
pressure from the crowds got to him.
What does that tell us about our writing? What should
we prepare for if God allows us to have the rock star status of New York Times
bestsellers?
Here are my top four suggestions.
1. I am my Beloved’s and He is mine. Never forget that.
Jesus is your first Love, your Savior, your Lord.
2. God has given you great responsibility. If millions buy
your book, may your life reflect the love of Christ. Make Him proud of
you!
3. Choose wisely. Hundreds, maybe thousands, will request
your presence at an event. Prayerfully choose which opportunities you
should attend. Where does God want your testimony to shine?
4. You will feel adored. Just remember—Jesus is
the One to be adored. Tell your audience!
Linda Sammaritan writes realistic fiction, mostly for kids
ages ten to fourteen. She is currently working on a middle grade trilogy, World Without Sound, based on her own
experiences growing up with a deaf sister.
Linda had always figured she’d teach middle-graders until
school authorities presented her with a retirement wheelchair at the overripe
age of eighty-five. However, God changed those plans when He gave her a growing
passion for writing fiction. In May of 2016, she blew goodbye kisses to her
students and dedicated her work hours to learning the craft.
A wife, mother of three, grandmother to seven, Linda regales
the youngest grandchildren with “Nona Stories,” tales of her childhood. Maybe
one day those stories will be in picture books!
Where Linda can be found on the web:
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