A well of inspiration and encouragement for Christian writers
There’s Room for Everyone in the Manger Scene by Donna Mumma “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold wise men from the East came to Jerusalem” (Matthew 2:1, NKJV). I adore nativity scenes. I own four sets I display […]
Endure by Donna Mumma “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and had sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2, NKJV). As writers, we endure […]
Waiting by Donna Mumma “Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say on the Lord” (Psalm 27:14 NKJ). I stand in a waiting period. Circumstances beyond my control have put a cherished writing project on hold. I hesitate to craft new […]
Maximum Impact by Tracy Smoak “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for” (Hebrews 11:1-2, NIV). Today’s technology allows access to lots of information, but how much of it really matters? Social […]
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, […]
My Vitamin C Deficiency by Faye Wilson Walton “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful in building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen” (Ephesians 4:29, NIV). My iron, potassium, and B12 […]
As I Write for You by Penny Frost McGinnis “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you […]
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 […]
Willing to Suffer Rejection? by Tina Yeager “Jesus said to them, ‘Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes’” (Matthew 21:42, NIV). Decades ago, the call to write stirred […]
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 […]