What did You Learn at the Devotionals Master Class? by Gail Cartee
I have written a devotional blog for several years but that doesn’t mean I can’t learn a thing or two or maybe three about writing devotionals. Karen Whiting’s class had three sessions and each one was packed with information that we put into practice during the breakout sessions. The first session helped me understand how to […]
The National Day of Prayer by Guest Blogger Michelle Weltz
I can remember the first time I became aware of the National Day of Prayer. I was driving to work and as I passed by a church, I noticed their reader board message. It stated: 2 Chronicles 7:14 followed by an invitation to join them Thursday morning for their National Day of Prayer Breakfast at 6:30 a.m. […]
Small Writings
Small Writings Do you despise small beginnings? When we fix our sights on a book contract, it’s easy to dismiss anything smaller as unworthy of our efforts. But doing so could be a huge mistake. I’m a big believer in the benefit of “small writings.” The first payment I received for my writing was a […]
New Devotions on Prayer for a Vibrant Faith and Writing Journey: A review of Refresh Your Prayers: Uncommon devotions to restore power and praise
Deborah DeCiantis reviews Lori Hatcher’s new devotional, Refresh Your Prayers: Uncommon devotions to restore power and praise
Think Like a Child by Guest Blogger, Terri B. Kelly
Terri B. Kelly encourages Christian writers on how to write devotionals that children will understand.
Five Tips for Getting Your Devotion Published by Guest Blogger, Tez Brooks
Tex Brooks provides 5 tips on getting your devotion published.
Writing Devotions: It’s More Than Just a Message
Writing devotions for children has an exciting caveat: we get to write lots of fun stuff to go along with the key message as well.
Reflections on the Names of God: The Devotional That Refuses to Die
Ten years ago, I wrote a devotional on the names of God—my first published book, released in hardcover by Revell of Baker Publishing Group. It was also just the beginning. Shortly after that, Revell published a special print run with a proprietary cover for a large bookstore chain. Three years later they again released the […]
A Word from Karen Whiting, Our “Writing Devotions” Master Class Teacher
Karen Whiting provides a preview of her MC on writing devotions.
Tips for Writing Kids and Teens Devotionals
Do you enjoy teaching children the truths in Scripture using simple everyday illustrations? Writing kid’s devotionals may be for you! But how do you begin?