A well of inspiration and encouragement for Christian writers
Honor for Divine Message Bearers by Tina Yeager “‘At that time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home. I will give you honor and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes,’ says the Lord” (Zephaniah 3:20, NIV). […]
Don’t Waste a Day by Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes “But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high” (Psalms 3:3 NIV). When my Bible-quoting daddy was first diagnosed with brain cancer, I threw my phone onto the passenger seat. The blinding Arizona sun […]
The Rock of a Writer’s Path by Tina Yeager “For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure” (Psalm 18:31-32, NIV) As I hiked over icy trails, I didn’t trust my footing on […]
Help for Writer’s Block by Maureen Miller “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known” (Jeremiah 33:3, ESV). There are times my mind feels as empty as the blank screen or page before me. Though I hold […]
Battling Imposter Syndrome as a Writer by Dr. Mel Tavares “Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings, but he will not stand before obscure men” (Proverbs 22:29, ESV). I first heard the term ‘Imposter Syndrome’ while working on my Doctorate. Loosely defined, […]
Look Again! by Kelly Evans “…and [Elijah] said to his servant, “Go up now, look toward the sea.” So, he went up and looked, and said, “There is nothing.” And seven times he said, “Go again.” Then it came to pass the seventh time, that he said, “There is a cloud, as small […]
Doubt-Frozen in Writer’s Block by Tina Yeager “Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, […]
Messy Ministry by Diana C. Derringer “Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart” (Hebrews 12:3 NIV). Ministry gets messy. All too often we expect a life of perfection when we follow Jesus. However, our world remains filled with turmoil, […]
Perfect Pen Plans by Alice H. Murray “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord …” (Jeremiah 29:11a , NIV) In elementary school, I reclined against the weeping willow tree in my front yard. Notebook in my lap and pen in hand, I furiously […]
Strength on Wilderness Paths by Tina Yeager “Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baka, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. They go from strength to […]