A well of inspiration and encouragement for Christian writers
Bee Content in Sowing Words by Tina Yeager “So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow” (1 Corinthians 3:7, NIV). I stir warm berries into my yogurt as I pray over scriptures. The sweet and tart […]
Building Crews by Sharron K. Cosby “So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing” (1 Thessalonians 5:11, NLT). Our Word Weavers group meets at a restaurant after our monthly critique session. We enjoy fellowship, discuss ideas, and bond as writing friends. […]
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 […]
Scalding to Balding by M.L. Anderson “As for the man whose hair has fallen from his head, he is bald, but he is clean,” (Leviticus 13:40, KJV). As a rebellious kid, I disdained rules and advice. When I turned ten, I demanded a new hygienic practice. I no longer desired […]
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. […]
A Change in Plans by Odell Sauls “I will instruct you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 – (NIV) After I spent ten years laboring over an incomplete novel, I wrote a poem. And I smiled. I sat in […]
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 […]
Aha! Getting Past Writer’s Block by Susan Holt Simpson “For You have been my help, and in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy” (Psalm 63:7, NASB). “Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound . . .” What’s that next line? I used to know every word. Mrs. […]
Sound Words by Nicole Lisa Schrader “But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith […]
Warfare of Writing by Tina Yeager “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? … Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then […]