Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 15 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: for Pam Hillman, Conference Treasurer Scripture: Psalm 66:1-2– Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. Prayer: Father God, we thank you for Pam Hillman’s faithful …
Just Write Already
by Mark David Pullen Have you ever sat down to write and hit a mental roadblock? Maybe it was for your new manuscript, an article, or that guest blog spot that could change the course of your career as an author forever. In any case, writer’s block is never a welcome state of mind. Most writer’s block cases can be …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 16
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 16 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: for Robin Miller, Conference Director Scripture: 1 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. Prayer: …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 17
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 17 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: for the Semi-Finalists and Finalists in the Genesis Contest Scripture: 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 …
The Value of Creating White Space in Your Life
By Lisa Jordan @lisajordan One of the first writing rules I learned was to be sure there was plenty of white space on the page. At that time, I wasn’t quite sure what it meant, but as I grew in my craft and my abilities, I learned it meant having a good balance of dialogue and narrative to ensure the …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 18
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 18 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: for those teaching workshops at conference Scripture: Proverbs 8:1–Does not wisdom call, and understanding lift up her voice? Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for those You’ve led to give of their time and energy …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 19
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 19 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: Clarity of speech for those pitching projects Scripture: Philippians 4: 13–I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Prayer: Father God, thank you for this opportunity to learn and to meet others in …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 20
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 20 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: for Conference Veterans Scripture: Psalm 18:2–The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge . . . Dear Heavenly Father, Many from your blessed …
Reasons to View Writers as Athletes
By Linda Dindzans, M.D Billions of people viewed the Paris Olympics, and I enthusiastically joined them. While watching, it occurred to me that writers could be viewed as comparable to athletes and writing could be considered a sport. While most Olympians will not take home a medal, and most writers will not become worldwide best sellers, both groups have entered …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 21
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 21 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: for keynote speaker, Tosca Lee Scripture: Jeremiah 1:9–Then the Lord stretched out His hand and touched my mouth, and the Lord said to me, Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. Prayer: Dear …