Hand Full of Seeds by Marcus Dawson “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 (NIV) During a season of my life I became convinced I’d lost my voice as a […]
On Pilgrimage
Published on :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 […]
Is Writing a White Elephant Gift?
Published on :Is Writing a White Elephant Gift? by Tina Yeager “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17). In a white elephant gift exchange, we pass along a well-intended item received on a previous […]
Fearing a Lack of Words
Published on :Fearing a Lack of Words by Crystal Storms “To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away” (Matthew 25:29, NLT) Tuesdays are […]
A Quivering Pen
Published on :A Quivering Pen by Doris Hoover “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power,love and self-discipline” (2 Timothy 1:7). I stare out my window, not writing, just staring. Near the windowpane, a tiny leaf quivers in the breeze. I identify with […]
Overcoming a Fear of Social Media
Published on :Overcoming a Fear of Social Media by Carl Colbert “For the Kingdom of Heaven is as a man traveling into a far country, who called his own servants and delivered unto them his goods” (Matthew 25:14, KJV). I recently went to an all-day seminar designed to help writers […]
Waiting for Perfect
Published on :Waiting for Perfect by Rachael M. Colby “It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualification comes from God” (2 Corinthians 3:5, NLT). I was waiting for perfect, but it never showed up. So I decided I’d better start the […]
How to Be a Faithful Steward of Your Writing Talent
Published on :How to Be a Faithful Steward of Your Writing Talent by Crystal Storms “His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’” (Matthew 25:21 or 25:23, ESV) […]
Talent is a Seed
Published on :Talent Is a Seed by Rachael M. Colby “Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass” (Psalms 37:4-5, NKJV). Talent is a seed. A seed hidden in a pocket […]
One Good Word
Published on :One Good Word by Donna Mumma “Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.” Proverbs 12:25 NKJ Writers know the value of a good word. We labor over our prose and search for phrases that will leap straight from […]