A well of inspiration and encouragement for Christian writers
Bread of Encouraging Words by Faye Wilson Walton “A friendly discussion is as stimulating as the sparks that fly when iron strikes iron” (Proverbs 27:17, TLB). Mark Twain said he could live off a compliment for two weeks. I wholeheartedly believe that. Words of affirmation are my love […]
Training Wheels by Sharron K. Cosby “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6, NKJV). At age six or seven, I received my first bicycle which included training wheels. The extra wheels caused […]
You Are Not Alone by Sharron K. Cosby “This is why I weep and my eyes overflow with tears. No one is near to comfort me, no one to restore my spirit” (Lamentations 1:16a, NIV). My husband, Danny, received a promotion that required relocation to another state. When we […]
The “With” Factor by Jan Powell “Wherefore, comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as you also do” (I Thessalonians 5:11, KJV). A grandmother returned home with her granddaughter from church, where they had each attended Bible classes. After lunch, the grandmother announced nap time. Though compliant […]
A Change in Plans by Odell Sauls “I will instruct you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 – (NIV) After I spent ten years laboring over an incomplete novel, I wrote a poem. And I smiled. I sat in […]
Come On, I’ll Show You by Sharron Cosby “Jesus said to them, ‘When you pray, say this: ‘Father: May your holy name be honored; may your Kingdom come. Give us day by day the food we need. Forgive us our sins, for we forgive everyone who does us wrong. And do not bring hard […]
We’ll Get You by Sharron Cosby “All my prayers for you are full of praises to God! When I pray for you, my heart is full of joy because of all your wonderful help in making known the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it […]
How to Be a Faithful Steward of Your Writing Talent by Crystal Storms “His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’” (Matthew 25:21 or 25:23, ESV) […]
No Confidence By Carl Colbert “His lord said unto him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” Matthew 25:23 (KJV) Confidence and Carl Colbert […]