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. […]
Keep Sowing; Don’t Give Up by Jody Armstrong “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us […]
Unflapped by Feelings by Elizabeth Lux “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5, NIV). The temptation to write only when inspired provides a great […]
Fellowship of Writers by Tina Yeager “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching” (Hebrews 10:24-25, NIV). […]
A Land of Milk and Honey? Contentment in Writing by Amy Dagit “Isn’t it enough for you that the God of Israel has separated you from the rest of the Israelite community and brought you near himself to do the work at the Lord’s tabernacle and to stand before […]
Writers and the Road to Golgotha by Tina Yeager “Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha)” (John 19:17, NIV). Suffering daunts the writer’s journey. The world strips us of our financial status and scourges our backs with discouragement. Industry […]
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 […]
Compass for the Writer’s Calling by Tina Yeager “Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your […]
Wait Isn’t A Four-Letter Word by Alice H. Murray “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord” (Psalm 27:14, NIV). No schooling or conference training prepared me for one of the biggest challenges of being a writer—waiting. Selecting a viable topic, crafting a well-written work, and formatting […]