A well of inspiration and encouragement for Christian writers
Scrooge by Sharron Cosby “It is possible to give away and become richer! It is also possible to hold on too tightly and lose everything. Yes, the liberal man shall be rich! By watering others, he waters himself” (Proverbs 11:25, TLB). Most of us know the story of […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Call to Order by Jan Powell “Redeeming the time because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:16, KJV) I’m the child of a “collector” father who kept all kinds of stuff in our burdened single-car garage. In his late eighties, he had a two-car garage so tightly packed that getting […]
Freedom from Ice-olation by Tina Yeager “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds” (Hebrews 10:24, NIV). Isolation can chill even when we live with family. We hunker inside to avoid the invisible threat outside. Pandemic prevents us from gatherings with those […]
The Outdoor Alternative to Starbucks by Faye Wilson Walton “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty […]
Is My Writing Futile or Fertile? by Tina Yeager “The Lord will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest. Righteousness goes before him and prepares the way for his steps” (Psalm 85:12-13). Many farmers plowed through their unsellable crops in recent months, reaping only […]
Lost and Found by Jan Powell “I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek Your servant, For I do not forget Your commandments” (Psalm119:176 NASB). Following Jesus is a lifelong journey. As a writer, part of my time is devoted learning to write well for his glory. […]