A well of inspiration and encouragement for Christian writers
Made for This by Tina Yeager “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10, NIV). I love the scent of simmering cranberries. The heat cures their best flavors until luscious juice-steam bursts […]
Right Place, Wrong Time by Diana C. Derringer “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time” (1 Peter 5:6 NIV). I packed our bags, prepared and practiced my workshop presentation, and checked that everything in the house was in order. […]
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. […]
A Good Story Here by Jamin Christian Baldwin “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he” (Proverbs 29:18, KJV). I had no idea what to write. A writing slump enveloped me. I struggled for days trying to find inspiration […]
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 […]
Courage through the Storm by Tina Yeager “When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved … But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only […]
Say Yes to the Best by Diana C. Derringer “Jesus replied, ‘Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come’” (Mark 1:38, NIV). The smiling bride-to-be held a dress bag and a sign reading, I said yes to […]
Closed Doors and the Writer’s Call by Tina Yeager “And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith” (Hebrews 12:1-2, NIV). The last rays of summer light hinted at the lateness of the hour. Hunger’s rising growl confirmed […]
Writing Worthy Words by Alice Murray “If you utter worthy, not worthless, words, you will be my spokesman” (Jeremiah 15:19b, NIV) My pen flew over the paper as I raced to jot down what I heard. Packed with tips and challenges for improving my writing, the webinar for […]
Sharpening Words by Jan Powell “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17 ESV). Sharpening knives registers low on my list of fun things to do in the kitchen. Close to cleaning tiny crevices and scrubbing the floor. As a result, I neglect the task until […]