2018 ACFW Conference 40 Days of Prayer Day 15 – Topic: Robin Miller, conference director I Corinthians 15:58–Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. Lord, You have all the answers to all the questions bombarding Robin. Give her the rest she …
The Wonders of the Writing Desert
By Emily Conrad Bats whirled through the air as I left the shelter of our car to walk the short path to the overlook. In pre-dawn Joshua Tree National Park, the fluttering creatures were the only movement I spotted. In a hazy blue distance, the lights of some small city glowed. Opposite that, a soft yellow preceded the sun. I …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Genesis Contest Finalists (Day 16)
2018 ACFW Conference 40 Days of Prayer Day 16 – Topic: Finalists in the Genesis Contest Psalm 135:5-6–For I know that the Lord is great and that our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the Lord pleases, He does, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps. Our Heavenly Father, How great You are! We give …
Leaving Harran
By JPC Allen God has a lot of nerve. I thought of this when my kids and I were rereading the story of Abraham and Sarah. Actually, they were still Abram and Sarai at this point because we were reading the part in Genesis when God tells Abram to leave Harran and become a wanderer, living in tents for the …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Clarity of Speech for those Pitching (Day 17)
2018 ACFW Conference 40 Days of Prayer Day 17 – Topic: Clarity of speech for those who are pitching projects to editors and agents Philippians 4: 13–I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Dear Lord, We are anxious as we face a moment we have long waited for … presenting our dream to an agent or editor. …
Self-Promotion: The Ugly, The Bad… and The Good?
By Michael Anthony Torres Thanks to Steve Laube for the questions that inspired this meditation. The increasing demand for self-promotion is arguably a by-product of the internet and the democratization of publicity. Surely, there are many more who could speak to this from more of an industry insider’s perspective; but when I was a young adult reader, I don’t recall …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Conferees to Learn (Day 18)
2018 ACFW Conference 40 Days of Prayer Day 18 – Topic: For Conferees to grasp what is taught and grow from it James 1:5–But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. Heavenly Father, we seek your guidance and wisdom as we …
Battling the Self-Doubt Virus
By Laurel Blount When I was in college, the local water supply became contaminated with a particularly unpleasant parasite. Soon the infirmary was jammed with moaning students, all of us dealing with the tummy bug to end all tummy bugs. Because the illness was linked to the water system, nobody was immune. Pretty much everybody got it. See where I’m …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Mentor and Specialty Appointments (Day 19)
2018 ACFW Conference 40 Days of Prayer Day 19 – Topic: For Mentor and Specialty Appointments Topic: For mentor and specialty appointments Psalm 66:19-20–But certainly God has heard; He has given heed to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer Nor His lovingkindness from me. Father God, hear our prayers for those …
ACFW Conference Prayer: A Servant’s Heart (Day 20)
2018 ACFW Conference 40 Days of Prayer Day 20: For all attending to have a servant’s heart toward those around them. John 3:34-35 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you …