Understanding the times: Don’t miss the season!
May 3, 2021
Don’t be ignorant of the times, understand how to wait actively for God! … More Understanding the times: Don’t miss the season!
Tag: Trusting God with writing
Our Publishing Dreams
July 23, 2020
We’ve all had longings or yearnings during our lives, especially when we were young. Having the whole world before us, we could dream about what our lives would look like as writers/authors. “If only I could publish a book” “I wish I could find the perfect literary agent” “If I could only have more sales” … More Our Publishing Dreams
Finding Comfort in our Crisis with Les Misérables by Jarm Del Boccio
April 23, 2020
Do you hear the people sing? Well, no. But I do hear fears expressed and complaints a-plenty! There was trouble during the French Revolution, and there is trouble today in the form of a virus — the coronavirus. Although many are in dread of the contagious enemy, we as Christians know we have nothing to … More Finding Comfort in our Crisis with Les Misérables by Jarm Del Boccio
Have You Ever Doubted that God is Good All the Time? by Ava Pennington
March 19, 2020
When a friend had successful cancer surgery, she joyfully announced the results, along with her conclusion that God is good. And the social media responses were positive and predictable: Yes, God is good! God truly answers prayer! God really loves you! God is an awesome God! Everyone rejoiced in her prognosis because we understood … More Have You Ever Doubted that God is Good All the Time? by Ava Pennington
CONTENTMENT: MY Writerly Word for 2020
January 23, 2020
This past year was a difficult one for me. Due to our financial situation, we have not been able to travel, which has always been my go-to for inspiration. A new destination has the ability to shake up my brain cells and send them in a new direction, but this year, they stopped. Cold. … More CONTENTMENT: MY Writerly Word for 2020
Are You Thankful for Troubles? Building Character Through Trials by Jarm Del Boccio
November 28, 2019
Although my husband and I live in an almost-empty-nest, sometimes I catch myself reminiscing. Our homeschool history course many years ago includes a mini-unit on Shakespeare and his works. We’d listened to an excellent 3 part DVD series by Schlessinger Media called, “Shakespeare for Students.” The concepts are simply explained, but meaty. In The Characters … More Are You Thankful for Troubles? Building Character Through Trials by Jarm Del Boccio
“J” is for Journey
April 29, 2019
Diane has always had a desire and a knack for impacting the lives of young children in the hopes of leading them to faith that embraces God and His son, Jesus. Whether that “calling” in life took the form of teaching preschoolers, being a church staff minister for children, or currently being a “lunch lady” … More “J” is for Journey
Follow the Signs
June 20, 2018
Ahhh, summertime. There’s something about taking a road trip in the summer, convertible top down, wind in our hair. It brings out the teenager in all of us. Of course, I don’t have a convertible, but I can dream, can’t I? The drives in my dreams almost always include an open road, maybe a long, … More Follow the Signs
Teaser Post: Trust and Obey
May 28, 2018
“Am I rich?” “Am I famous?” “Am I on a bestseller list?” Often, we writers ask questions like these as we try to measure our success. The problem? Most of you, like me, have to say no to these questions. Unless we’ve been fortunate enough to author beloved children’s books or a series of YA … More Teaser Post: Trust and Obey
Give Your Best, Trusting God With the Rest
February 11, 2015
by Sally Matheny “What are you working on?” is a common question at writing conferences. Are you anxious about your current project? Are you second-guessing if you’ve got what it takes to complete the task? Several years ago, I traveled with a mission team to a rural area of Vermont. After conducting the first night … More Give Your Best, Trusting God With the Rest