A well of inspiration and encouragement for Christian writers
A Work in Progress by Emily Marszalek “And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit” (2 Corinthians 3:18, NIV). “Well that’s not very Christian-like,” my fiancé Nick told […]
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 […]
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 […]
Turning Back to Say Thanks by Dr. Katherine Hutchinson Hayes “And one of [the lepers], when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God. And fell down on his face at [Jesus’] feet, giving him thanks” (Luke 17:15-16, KJV). My administrative […]
Called and Held for New Things by Tina Yeager “I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you … a light … to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who […]
When I Gave up Writing by Christy Bass Adams “So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple” (Luke 14:33, ESV). I imagined being an elementary educator for life. The children captured my heart and teaching flowed through my […]
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 […]
He Works in the Waiting by Betty Predmore “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord. ‘Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future’” (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV). Does any writer like waiting? Maybe you relate […]
A Ready Writer by Virginia Grounds “My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my verses to the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer” (Psalm 45:1, NASB). As a writer called to share God’s word with others, rejection’s sting daunts me. Yet, my passion […]
The Nagging Nudge by Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes “This is what the Lord says—your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; ‘I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go’” (Isaiah 48:17, NIV). In my senior […]