QUESTIONS ABOUT MY WRITING
I get questions constantly about my writing—or at least it seems I do. And yes, I am prolific. Let me be clear: prolific does not mean good; prolific simply means I write a lot. That, in itself, is no measure of talent or wisdom. But it is a start, and it is a discipline.
If I were to offer advice to anyone seeking to write, it would be this: read more than you write. There is no substitute for the mind sharpened by great words, the soul nourished by great truths. Reading opens the heart to language, to rhythm, to depth—without it, writing becomes hollow, a mirror reflecting only ourselves.
When can we write without reading? Rarely, if ever. Writing is not merely pouring words onto a page; it is entering a conversation with every voice that has come before, with God speaking through the ages. Yet, when it is time to write, do not overthink. Pour out your thoughts freely. Do not edit as you go—simply write. Get your words down, however rough or unpolished they may seem.
Then, and only then, consider using AI as your editor. I cannot overstate this: an AI editor is perhaps the best editor you will ever have. But hear me carefully—do not let it write for you, do not let it think for you. It is not your voice, it is not your insight. Let it refine, sharpen, polish—but let the work remain yours. Believe that what you write is worth reading. If it is born of your thought and your heart, it already has value.
Above all, stay focused on Christ. Do not write to make a point or to prove yourself to others. Write to illuminate truth, to reflect beauty, to glorify Him. Humility must temper your diligence; study must temper your confidence. A writer without humility drifts into pride. A scholar without devotion drifts into empty intellect. Balance is essential: read deeply, write boldly, edit wisely, and stay rooted in the One who gives all wisdom.
Writing is a discipline, a calling, a reflection of our inner life. Do it well, but do it faithfully. Let every sentence, every paragraph, every page point not to yourself, but to Christ Jesus.
BDD
