A Dream and a Calling by Edwina Perkins “His word burns in my heart like a fire. It’s like a fire in my bones! I am worn out trying to hold it in! I can’t do it!” (Jeremiah 20:9, NLT). Most people are familiar with Dr. Martin Luther […]
Right Smart of Work
Published on :A Right Smart of Work by Diana C. Derringer “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” (Colossians 3:23 NIV). The expression “a right smart” has nothing to do with a person’s intelligence. Rather, it means a […]
Made for This
Published on :Made for This by Tina Yeager “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10, NIV). I love the scent of simmering cranberries. The heat cures their best flavors until luscious juice-steam bursts […]
Closed Doors and the Writer’s Call
Published on :Closed Doors and the Writer’s Call by Tina Yeager “And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith” (Hebrews 12:1-2, NIV). The last rays of summer light hinted at the lateness of the hour. Hunger’s rising growl confirmed […]
Sharpening Words
Published on :Sharpening Words by Jan Powell “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17 ESV). Sharpening knives registers low on my list of fun things to do in the kitchen. Close to cleaning tiny crevices and scrubbing the floor. As a result, I neglect the task until […]
Wordsmithing for Love Alone
Published on :Wordsmithing for Love Alone by Tina Yeager “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love” (1 Corinthians 16:13-14). The sun beams through the windows of my Florida home, yet a wild storm rages against the walls of my soul. The […]
Gratitude Mindset
Published on :Gratitude Mindset by Tina Yeager “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). How do I serve the Lord on empty word count days? As I approach this season of thanksgiving, my cornucopia of harvested pages lays […]
When Mercy is a Verb
Published on :When Mercy is a Verb by Felicia Ferguson “Now, it’s because of God’s mercy that we have been entrusted with the privilege of this new covenant ministry. And we will not quit or faint with weariness” (2 Corinthians 4:1, TPT) I’m a word junky. I love certain […]
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 […]