A well of inspiration and encouragement for Christian writers
A Land of Milk and Honey? Contentment in Writing by Amy Dagit “Isn’t it enough for you that the God of Israel has separated you from the rest of the Israelite community and brought you near himself to do the work at the Lord’s tabernacle and to stand before […]
Compass for the Writer’s Calling by Tina Yeager “Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your […]
Called to Write by Heather Popp “This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘Write in a book all the words I have spoken to you. The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will bring […]
Tidings of Comfort and Joy by Tina Yeager “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5, NIV). From isolated hearts to families and entire communities, darkness attacks our world. Our livelihoods and dreams of purpose reel from the blows of this brutal season. […]
Answers to Distress Calls by Tina Yeager “When I am in distress, I call to you, because you answer me,” (Psalm 86:7, NIV). Strained chirps erupted from the wee nest tufted behind the pillar of our front porch. A glorious finch eyed me until I backed out […]
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 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 […]
We Are Not Alone by Veronica V. Sutherland “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5: 7, NIV). My autistic daughter always stands behind me in the kitchen. Her proximity makes it impossible to turn around without bumping into her. She observes […]
Direct My Writing Paths by Crystal Bowman “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6, NIV). Fresh out of college, with a math/science degree in education, I pouted as I drove […]
Word of the Year by Tina Yeager “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path” (Psalm 119:105, NIV). The blank page glared. A void pierced my thoughts and burrowed, deepening the ache within my chest. Chapters, outlines, and scenes had eluded me this season, but […]