Introducing... When Lori Z. Scott won the Christy Award in the Young Adult category, she hadn’t prepared a speech. She never thought she would win, and she almost didn’t go to the ceremony. But this wasn’t unusual, because Lori Z. Scott never wanted to write Offsides...
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Book Review: When I Talk to God, I Talk About You
Join us for a review of “When I Talk to God, I Talk About You” by Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins. Illustrated by Lisa Fields
A Holy Sacrifice: Worship through Living and Writing
Join us for a discussion of Romans 12, focusing on worship through living and writing, led by the Spirit of the Lord.
Habakkuk’s Prayer: A Lesson in Faith and Joy
Join us for a devotional on Habakkuk’s prayer, in Habakkuk 3, as we discuss finding faith and joy in the midst of trials.
Hebrews 10: Focusing on Fellowship in 2025
How can we prioritize fellowship with the Lord and with other believers in the new year? Join in a discussion of Hebrews 10 to find out.
Figs & Thistles: Creating Characters that Produce Good Fruit
As Christian writers, how do we go about creating characters who produce good fruit: both in their stories and in our audience?
Hidden in My Heart: 3 Tips for Memorizing Scripture
Join Karley Conklin for a discussion of three tips for memorizing scripture, as well as three reasons why memorizing scripture matters.
Hold On! Don’t Give Up!
The craft of writing isn’t easy. Sure, we may get that moment of inspiration where the words just flow out of our head and heart and down onto the page, but overall it requires much work and a lot of time to develop a story from beginning to end. And then it sometimes...
Waiting for His Inspiration
Do you have trouble waiting? It’s a normal part of life, particularly when you have to wait on or for others. And although waiting isn’t easy, it can be rewarding for your writing, especially when you know that writing is your calling from the Lord. Here are some...
What do you mean by, “if I can”?
A lesson about faith
Young person, what do you see?
Why I write for young adults
Writing from the Overflow of the Heart
"The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks."--Luke 6:45 (BSB) Our words and actions reflect what fills our...
Difficult Times — Tips For Working Through the Tough Parts of Life by Emily Babbitt
Sometimes life isn’t kind, and it’s hard to focus on your job or your personal projects. Here are some tips to help you work through difficult times. Just a few weeks ago, my husband and I were involved in a hit-and-run accident with an 18-wheeler. It brushed the side...
Heavenly Herald
I know the cliché well: “You only fail if you refuse to try.” While I don’t doubt the truth of those words, it’s of little comfort when I am staring at another submission I was sure I had “just right” only to see it returned—again. Red ink loudly announces, “You...













