Comments on: What Stephen King Taught Me About Repentance

By: Chuck Roberts

Chuck Roberts — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:13:01 +0000

On Writing is very good, at least what I’ve read so far. By the way, a recent Writer’s Digest article had a joint interview with Stephen King and Jerry Jenkins about their unlikely friendship. Who knows, maybe King will yet join the family.

By: Brad Huston

Brad Huston — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:57:50 +0000

I’ve read most of On Writing and agree with you that King’s book is a very useful resource - if you can get past the language and crassness.

“And this anecdote reminded me of how many times God has used something minor to arrest my attention. It usually isn’t a cross in the sky or a vision on the road. But I’ll hear someone speak and think, “Oh man, that sounds like me, and I don’t want to be like that.”

Amen! I’ve been undone by the smallest afterthoughts said by others or from a momentary glance at a passage in Scripture I’ve read a hundred times before. Great post.

Brad

By: Deborah

Deborah — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:14:37 +0000

I remember a Sunday morning just a few years ago that I was racing to church with an attitude of pride. I was stopped by a policeman who said I’d done a “rolling stop” through the three way stop en-route. I don’t think why people understood my tears of joy at a $110. ticket and 3 demerit points - but I knew it was God’s gift - arresting me on my way and melting some of the wall of pride that had been building.
He is so good and merciful.

By: “What Stephen King Taught Me About Repentance” by Russell Moore « Jared Moore

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:32:25 +0000

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By: Jordan

Jordan — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:49:02 +0000

I personally enjoy reading Stephen King books. I’ve not read half of them, but the ones I’ve read, I’ve enjoyed. The first one I read was “Needful Things.” Pretty graphic, but it had a good underlying message to it, I think. (Good triumphs over evil.) There was a sub-plot in it of Catholics and Baptists (I’m pretty sure, I could be wrong, but I believe it was those denominations) of getting into an all-out war with each other. Seriously. Made me stop and think about how I act toward people in different denominations.

Anyway, thanks, Dr. Moore for posting these thoughts. That’s definitely a wonderful anecdote of Mr. King’s and also very prevalent thoughts of your own. You’ve certainly given me a lot to think about. What sin-filled trash cans are in my life?

By: Giancarlo

Giancarlo — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:32:55 +0000

Excellent! God bless you. Can´t wait to read your new book.

By: bondChristian

bondChristian — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:37:20 +0000

Finding that bin full of bottles or that mirror to reflect is always the first move toward repentance, but so often I run away from those things… so much that they have to hit me fairly hard before I recognize them.

-Marshall Jones Jr.

By: Gary Matthews

Gary Matthews — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:12:09 +0000

I have read and enjoyed a lot of Stephen King’s writings. I wish all Christian authors would read his book On Writing - it could up the quality of Christian literature immensely if some of his direction was heeded.
I don’t recommend him to a lot of my Christian friends for the same reason that makes you pen “Before you start judging me”. Unfortunately, that immediate response of “judging” is one of the reasons I believe King has few kind words to say about Christians and he often portrays them as either goofy and insubstantial or consumed and mired in evil. His books are not for everyone - but since I first read The Talisman - I have often prayed for God to intercede and bring King into His family. I don’t pray for him as a celebrity trophy for parading - I pray for him because I like him. I really think that King and I could be friends.
I ask that everyone who might be quick to judge - even if you are 100% convinced that your assessment is correct - stop right now and pray for his salvation.