A well of inspiration and encouragement for Christian writers
Give an Encouraging Word by Martin Wiles “So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing” (1 Thessalonians 5:11, NLT). I ignored the call, assuming it just another spammer. Writers’ conferences wield a double-edged sword. I hang on every word from experienced […]
What Was I Thinking? by Tracy Crump “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7, NKJV). […]
8 Ways to Affirmation: A Writer’s Inspiration Menu by Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6 NIV). Sometimes God’s words of affirmation slip from my memory when I face rejection letters, missed […]
Spring from Dead Hope by Tina Yeager “Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead…Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded […]
A Cloud of Hope by Doris Hoover “So Ahab went off to eat and drink, but Elijah climbed to the top of Carmel, bent down to the ground and put his face between his knees” (1Kings 18:42 NIV). Boy, can I relate to Elijah! I see myself in […]
An Entire World of Stories by Michele Olson “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written” (John 21:25, NIV). When I read this […]
More Than Words by Janice Mills “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” (Luke 6:45, NKJV). I’ve […]
Willing to Suffer Rejection? by Tina Yeager “Jesus said to them, ‘Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes’” (Matthew 21:42, NIV). Decades ago, the call to write stirred […]
Get Ready by Alice H. Murray “…you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them….” (Joshua 1:2, NIV) My cursor hovered over the “publish” button. For hours I had struggled to create an author website. […]
What Are We Gonna Do with That Snake? by Donna Mumma “Strengthen the weak hands and make firm the feeble knees” (Isaiah 35:3, ESV). Although many people believe they serve an important role in nature, I fear snakes. I agree they have their place. Just not in my […]