A well of inspiration and encouragement for Christian writers
Unflapped by Feelings by Elizabeth Lux “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5, NIV). The temptation to write only when inspired provides a great […]
Do You Have Your Buddy? by Donna Mumma “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing” (1 Thessalonians 5:11, NIV) As a first-grade teacher I learned to handle a plethora of stressful situations. Unhappy parents, students who wedged objects into their […]
Talking Birds and Why We Need to Write by Sarah Schwerin “But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day […]
When Pencils Become Swords by Michelle Davis “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17 NASB). Many days my writing seems fruitless. I struggle to identify myself as a writer. The title holds a picture in my mind of one who has achieved status with works […]
Compass for the Writer’s Calling by Tina Yeager “Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your […]
The Pilgrim Writer by Felicia Ferguson “Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage … They go from strength to strength until each appears before God in Zion” (Psalm 84:5, 7, NIV). A couple of years ago, I took a […]
Write in the Most Excellent Way by Tina Yeager “Now eagerly desire the greater gifts. And yet I will show you the most excellent way. If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging […]
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 […]
When Words Don’t Come by Jasmine C. Gatti “Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether” (Psalm 139:4, ESV). I open my blinds. Through the backlit openings, I admire the verdant kaleidoscope outside. Dry leaves swept to high piles on the curb […]
This Is the Way; Walk in It by Jasmine Chen Gatti “And your ears shall hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left” (Isaiah 30:21, (ESV). Instead of heading south after […]