A well of inspiration and encouragement for Christian writers
A Ready Writer by Virginia Grounds “My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my verses to the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer” (Psalm 45:1, NASB). As a writer called to share God’s word with others, rejection’s sting daunts me. Yet, my passion […]
The Nagging Nudge by Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes “This is what the Lord says—your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; ‘I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go’” (Isaiah 48:17, NIV). In my senior […]
When My Plans Fall Apart by Tina Yeager “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together” (Colossians 1:17, NIV). The opportunity to speak had arrived at last. As I practiced my talk for the evening one last time, the prop tumbled from my nervous fingertips […]
Without Fear by Melinda Eye Cooper “Write down for the coming generation what the LORD has done, so that people not yet born will praise him” (Psalm 102:18, GNT). My co-worker complained to upper management about a supervisor who wouldn’t put anything in writing. Instead, he’d call her […]
The Reason I Write by Barbara Latta “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15, NKJV). At times, the whispers of doubt about why I write taunt my mind. Why write […]
From His Mouth by Yeny Maria Rowley “For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding” (Proverbs 2:6, NIV). My daughter loves learning about different animals on YouTube videos. Because of this exposure, she favors one particular stuffed animal in her possession who she affectionately […]
Answers to Distress Calls by Tina Yeager “When I am in distress, I call to you, because you answer me,” (Psalm 86:7, NIV). Strained chirps erupted from the wee nest tufted behind the pillar of our front porch. A glorious finch eyed me until I backed out […]
My Vitamin C Deficiency by Faye Wilson Walton “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful in building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen” (Ephesians 4:29, NIV). My iron, potassium, and B12 […]
As I Write for You by Penny Frost McGinnis “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you […]
Always Faithful by Malissa Chapin I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations (Psalm 89:1 ESV). When my mother passed away last April, I lost my prayer warrior, best friend, and cheerleader. My emotions […]