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
Published on :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
Published on :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
Published on :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
Published on :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
Published on :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’” […]
Not My Vineyard
Published on :Not My Vineyard by Christy Bass Adams “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones” (Proverbs 14:30, NIV). My mind turned this week to the infamous King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. At the onset of one of his many horrible deeds, Ahab gazed at […]
Clear Steps
Published on :Clear Steps by Faye Wilson Walton “We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps” (Proverbs 16:9, NLT). I have an issue. I love to make plans, but I also hate to make them because inevitably God determines my steps. As I write this piece, this […]
Battle for Our Position
Published on :Battle for Our Position by Tina Yeager “For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth … He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved.” (Psalm 47:2-4, NIV). Before I rose from bed, a predator emerged from the shadows. The ambush […]
What Do You Do After the Storm?
Published on :What Do You Do After the Storm? by Jan Powell “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you” (Isaiah 43:2, ESV). […]