Keeping the Right Focus: Writing to Please God and Not Man
“Behold, I have come to you! Have I now any power of my own to speak anything? The word that God puts in my mouth, that I must speak.” –Numbers 22:38 (ESV) Tweet One of the most important questions a writer can ask of themselves is who is my audience? When we’re crafting a story, […]
Living in the Freedom of Christ
As Christians, we experience the wonderful gift of spiritual freedom. But what is the freedom of Christ and how do we live in it day by day?
The Greatest Gift to Writers
The Initial Prayer My fingers rested on my keyboard. The idea for a new story rested in my head. As I pondered how to begin this new story, my internal editor kept buzzing. “Make sure it’s a great sentence. It’s got to have a great hook. Bring in excitement right away!” The internal editor is […]
My Nine Writing Lessons From the Grand Prix Race
So, there you have it. My nine writing lessons from my Grand Prix adventure. What helps you stay on track in this race we call writing?
On Our Bookshelf: Wild Faith Devotional for Kids by Valerie Ellis
Wild Faith Devotional for Kids is written by Valerie Ellis, illustrated by Jen Bricking, and published by WaterBrook, an imprint of the Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group. This is a beautiful devotional, and, depending on who you ask, it is recommended for children 4-12 years old. I personally recommend it for ages 5-100. It […]
In the Course of Time by Mindy Baker
A few days ago, with the dawning of 2026, I found myself doing my usual reflections on the past year and committing to a fresh start for the coming year. Making lists, setting goals, etc. In my desire to connect with God, I reached for a Bible study workbook written by Lysa Terkeurst and Dr. Joel Muddamalle entitled 30 Days with […]
Knocking on Closed Doors
The Beginning On January 16, 2008, I submitted an article retelling the events of the evening my 10-month-old son stopped breathing in the back of an ambulance. I believed the magazine I submitted the article to was a perfect fit. However, before long, I received a nice rejection letter telling me the article was not […]
On Our Bookshelf: Zachary: A Seagoing Cowboy by Shirley Miller Kamada
If you are looking for an interesting novel filled with accurate historical details about a group of volunteers who brave the Pacific Ocean on a cargo ship carrying 200, mostly pregnant goats, to help people in Japan following WWII, then Zachary: A Seagoing Cowboy should be on your To Be Read pile.
Author Interview with Valerie Ellis
Earlier this year, I was delighted to introduce Valerie Ellis and her fun picture book, Let’s Go! Bible Adventures! to you. (In case you missed it, you can check out our interview here.) Today, Valerie is celebrating the recent launch of her middle grade devotional book, Wild Faith Devotional for Kids (illustrated by Jen Bricking, […]
On Our Bookshelf: An Outlaw Thanksgiving by Emily Arnold McCully
An Outlaw Thanksgiving might be the book for you if you want a Thanksgiving picture book that doesn’t mention Pilgrims or turkeys .