The Role of the Holy Spirit in Our Writing
We know Jesus promised His Spirit would live in His followers. But what role does the Holy Spirit have in our writing? Join me in examining some familiar Bible verses from a writer’s perspective: The Holy Spirit is always with us (Jn. 14:16) Ever feel as if your writing life is the equivalent of a […]
The Prayer of Jabez for Writers
Do you remember reading about the prayer of Jabez? Have you considered how it might apply to writers?
Year-End Reflections: Quieting Our Souls for The New Year
The week between Christmas and New Year’s is the perfect time for reflections. Here are a few journaling prompts to help you reflect and quiet your spirit for the coming year.
What Gift Can Writers Bring for the Newborn King?
What Gift Can Writers Bring for the Newborn King? Music is an important part of celebrating Christmas. Remember the Christmas song, “The Little Drummer Boy”? It’s about a little boy who wonders what gift he could give to the baby Jesus. Or how about “We Three Kings,” a song about the costly gifts the magi […]
The ABCs of Thankfulness in our Writing Life
It’s easy to be thankful for an agent’s representation or signing with a publishing house. But as we consider the ABCs of thankfulness in our writing life, let’s be more creative than that!
Oaks From Acorns Grow
Are you feeling “buried” or “planted” when it comes to your writing journey?
What difference does it make?
Dandelion Wishes vs. Prayer
Dandelion Wishes vs. Prayer Dandelions—the bane of many homeowners who strive for manicured lawns. Adults see them as an irritation. A nuisance. But children see dandelions as a source of unlimited potential. Wishes, hopes, and dreams wrapped up in the seeds of a wild flower. When you were a child, did you ever pluck a […]
What do you mean by, “if I can”?
A lesson about faith
Lessons in Prayer for Christian Writers – Part 3
Scripture references: Psalm 3:3-4, Psalm 56:9-11, Psalm 57:7-9 In my previous post on a Christian writer’s perspective about prayer, I mentioned the importance of waiting on God with expectant faith. Today, I’ll elaborate on what the circumstances were when David wrote his prayer in Psalm 5. We know it was a morning prayer for God […]
Lessons in prayer for Christian writers – Part 2
Scripture references: Psalm 5:1-3, Psalm 88:13, Hebrews 4:16 “The one concern of the devil is to keep Christians from praying. He fears nothing from prayerless studies, prayerless work and prayerless religion. He laughs at our toil, mocks at our wisdom, but he trembles when we pray.” As I was asking the Lord about what I […]