The rule is to never start a novel without the Holy Spirit leading you to write and guiding your steps. This ensures your work is divinely inspired and aligned with God's will. By doing so, you allow the Lord to use you for the purpose He gave you the gift—to minister.
Creation teaches us, and the Bible confirms, that God is the ultimate Creator. Everything He creates has been counterfeited and polluted by the devil. Many Christians shy away from talking about romance or intimacy, thinking it’s wrong to appreciate its blessing. This often stems from a lack of biblical understanding. As Hosea says, “My people perish because of lack of knowledge.”
I used to feel the same way until my late husband and I discovered the Songs of Solomon. We would take turns reading it to each other, amazed at the expressions of love and intimacy within this book of poetry. It was a beautiful reminder that romance and intimacy were created by God, not the world.
3 Ways Christian Authors Can Minister to Readers Through Their Books
1. Give readers a clearer picture of our relationship with Christ.
When two Christians marry and experience unconditional love, they mirror the relationship between Christ and His bride, the Church. Even sex—God's covenant gift for marriage—symbolizes the deep intimacy we share with Christ. Through Christian fiction, readers can embrace the truth that romance is God’s creation, helping them appreciate its beauty and honor it as He intended.
2. Demonstrate how to submit to God.
“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for her” (Ephesians 5:22, 25).
For Christian romance writers, these principles are essential. By building characters based on biblical truths, we help readers learn how to treat one another in relationships, fostering their submission to God in the process.
3. Teach through example.
God uses our trials, temptations, and hardships to shape us into vessels of light. As authors, we can weave our experiences into the journey of our characters, including the scriptures and prayers that helped us overcome. This approach not only strengthens our readers but also reminds us that Christian storytelling isn’t just about entertainment—it’s about ministry.
What Makes a Good Christian Fiction Book?
A good Christian fiction book doesn’t shy away from reality. It paints an honest picture of life, intertwines scripture, and includes prayers that encourage spiritual growth. Many readers prefer escapism, but the best stories are those that help us face reality with faith and courage.
For me, the hardest experiences—ones I wished to leave buried—are the ones God uses to build my characters. Reliving those moments can be painful, but it brings healing to both the author and the reader. When we surrender even the worst parts of our lives to God, He turns them for our good and His glory.
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