A well of inspiration and encouragement for Christian writers
Responding to Redirection by Mel Tavares, DMin “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28, NIV). As writers, many of us have experienced the sting of rejection. I recall […]
Value Versus Volume by Alice H. Murray “But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents” (Mark 12:42, NIV). My head drooped. My shoulders sagged. My posture screamed discouragement as I read about platform building on my laptop. The […]
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. […]
Not My Words by Alice Murray “I have put my words in your mouth” (Isaiah 51:16a, NIV). My finger hovered over “enter” on my laptop’s keyboard. I hesitated to submit my work online. Once my piece was out in cyberspace, it was gone. It would still exist, but […]
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 […]
The Wait by Renee Leonard Kennedy “Keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life” (Jude 21, ESV). At last! Taillights beaming Christmas red, Mom’s station wagon headed up the hill to the Brockmans’ house. My […]
Gratitude Mindset by Tina Yeager “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). How do I serve the Lord on empty word count days? As I approach this season of thanksgiving, my cornucopia of harvested pages lays […]
On Pilgrimage by Karen Condit “Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage” (Psalm 84:5, NIV). I am on pilgrimage. Not to Mecca, but a much harder journey. My pilgrimage heads through the land of writing. Some days land me in a […]
I Give Up! by Donna Mumma “Indeed, we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful” (James 5:11, NKJV). I recently received a rejection letter that hurt. Badly. […]