A well of inspiration and encouragement for Christian writers
Waiting by Donna Mumma “Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say on the Lord” (Psalm 27:14 NKJ). I stand in a waiting period. Circumstances beyond my control have put a cherished writing project on hold. I hesitate to craft new […]
Destination Publication by Penny Cook “You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail” (Proverbs 19.21, NLT). My hopes lay shattered before me. Had I read God wrong? Did I quit a job I loved for nothing? I felt led to leave my career as an […]
Called and Held for New Things by Tina Yeager “I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you … a light … to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who […]
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 […]
It’s Your Turn by Del Bates “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart” (Gal 6:9, NKJV). Writing is like anything in life; practice makes perfect. Year after year, I struggled to master the craft. […]
Steadfast Perseverance by Felicia Ferguson “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58, NKJV) I opened my email and there it was: my fifteenth “no.” I had heeded […]
Waiting on God by Dena Yohe “In the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly” (Psalm 5:3, NIV). I don’t like to wait. Most people don’t. One Christmas season my childhood impatience was put to the test. When my parents were busy, I found my […]