A well of inspiration and encouragement for Christian writers
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 […]
Jewels in a Crown by Tina Yeager “The Lord their God will save his people on that day as a shepherd saves his flock. They will sparkle in his land like jewels in a crown” (Zechariah 9:16, NIV). Silver and gold settings wink at me from […]
True Harmony by Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes “Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you” (2 Corinthians 13:11, NLT). I like […]
Responding to Redirection by Mel Tavares, DMin “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28, NIV). As writers, many of us have experienced the sting of rejection. I recall […]
Growing Through Critique by Leigh DeLozier “Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance” (Proverbs 1:5, NIV). When I began my writing journey, one piece of advice appeared everywhere I turned–join a critique group. Experienced writers said the perspective of others adds […]
Serving Light to the Shadows by Tina Yeager “For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ … For our light and momentary troubles are […]
Rethinking Motivations by Amy Rohrbaugh “And he said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself’” […]