A well of inspiration and encouragement for Christian writers
Willing to Suffer Rejection? by Tina Yeager “Jesus said to them, ‘Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes’” (Matthew 21:42, NIV). Decades ago, the call to write stirred […]
The Outdoor Alternative to Starbucks by Faye Wilson Walton “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty […]
Called to Write by Jan Powell “Be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election” (2 Peter 1:10, ESV). I have struggled many times with confirmation of my call to write. After suffering through these challenges, I learned steps of analysis to rise up from the […]
Is My Writing Futile or Fertile? by Tina Yeager “The Lord will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest. Righteousness goes before him and prepares the way for his steps” (Psalm 85:12-13). Many farmers plowed through their unsellable crops in recent months, reaping only […]
A Mountain Called ‘So Much Yet to Learn’ by Elise Kay “A person can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in their own toil” (Ecclesiastes 2:24, NIV). I struggle with many things as a developing writer: the craft, business aspects, freelancing discipline, and […]
When the Door Remains Shut by Tina Yeager “A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!’” (John 20:26). Halfway to the store, I realized […]
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 […]
Tell the Good News by Donna Mumma “And he said to them, ‘Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation’” (Mark 16:15, ESV). Social media. These two words bubble up more terror into my writer’s heart than pushing the “send” button on a new submission. […]