A well of inspiration and encouragement for Christian writers
Plans to Prosper by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV). I adore having my grandson for sleepovers. I look forward to […]
The Rock of a Writer’s Path by Tina Yeager “For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure” (Psalm 18:31-32, NIV) As I hiked over icy trails, I didn’t trust my footing on […]
Look Again! by Kelly Evans “…and [Elijah] said to his servant, “Go up now, look toward the sea.” So, he went up and looked, and said, “There is nothing.” And seven times he said, “Go again.” Then it came to pass the seventh time, that he said, “There is a cloud, as small […]
When My Plans Fall Apart by Tina Yeager “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together” (Colossians 1:17, NIV). The opportunity to speak had arrived at last. As I practiced my talk for the evening one last time, the prop tumbled from my nervous fingertips […]
Direct My Writing Paths by Crystal Bowman “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6, NIV). Fresh out of college, with a math/science degree in education, I pouted as I drove […]
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 […]
One Tough Cookie by Diana C. Derringer “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances” (Philippians 4:11, NIV). As part of a friendship family to international university students, I became the unofficial interpreter for my husband’s frequent use of slang, idioms, and other unusual expressions. When students […]