A well of inspiration and encouragement for Christian writers
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 […]
Not My Vineyard by Christy Bass Adams “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones” (Proverbs 14:30, NIV). My mind turned this week to the infamous King Ahab and Queen Jezebel. At the onset of one of his many horrible deeds, Ahab gazed at […]
Spring from Dead Hope by Tina Yeager “Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead…Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded […]
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. […]
Steadfast Perseverance by Felicia Ferguson “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58, NKJV) I opened my email and there it was: my fifteenth “no.” I had heeded […]
Waiting on God by Dena Yohe “In the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly” (Psalm 5:3, NIV). I don’t like to wait. Most people don’t. One Christmas season my childhood impatience was put to the test. When my parents were busy, I found my […]
Strengthened by the Weight by Dr. Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes “If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28, CEV). I have two daughters who ran track throughout high school. The youngest continues to run as a collegiate athlete. She […]
Waiting for Such a Time as This by Sharron K. Cosby “Then he sent back an answer. He said, ‘You live in the king’s palace. But don’t think that just because you are there you are the only Jew who will escape. What if you don’t say anything at […]
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 […]
The Gift of Waiting by Donna Mumma “But if we hope for what we do not see, then we eagerly wait for it with perseverance” (Romans 8:25, NKJV). I still remember my mother’s Christmas candy tray. Its plastic poinsettia shape included vibrant, festooned impressions of the flower. The […]