Day 23 Topic: The volunteer workers Romans 6:13b–Present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. Lord, fill our volunteer workers with a sense of mission, as ones who represent You, wearing a servant spirit and giving themselves joyfully to others. No matter how great or small their tasks, bless …
The Care and Feeding of Readers
By Suzanne Woods Fisher A few months ago, I was tracking the traffic numbers on the Amish Wisdom blog and noticed a significant spike during the course of one week. An interview with a well known, bestselling author had been featured. Naturally, I assumed that interview was the cause for so many hits. But then I looked a little closer …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 24
Day 24 Topic: 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 have love for one another. Dear Heavenly …
New Releases: September 2014
August 2014 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Action/Adventure: The Promise by Beth Wiseman — Mallory Hammond is determined not to let her boyfriend, parents, or anyone else get in the way of her #1 goal-to save a life. A new friend she met online offers her the chance, …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 25
Day 25 For the technology to work I Corinthians 14:33a–For God is not a God of confusion. Thank you, Father, that you are sovereign over all things and that all aspects of the conference are in your hands. We ask that you would ensure that the various technological instruments used during the conference will work without interruption or interference. We …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 26
Day 26 First-time attendees Philippians 4:6–Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Lord, you know all about anxiety and the mindless ways we try to deal with it. However, you said to trust you and your peace would guard our hearts and minds. I ask that …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 27
Day 27 Conference staff 1 Thessalonians 1:3a–Constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love . . . Heavenly Father, As preparations are being made and programs implemented, we lift up the ACFW Conference Staff into Your hands. Keep them focused on You, because it is to Your glory that this conference is held. Dispel any frustrations, …
Listening to the Story
By Jane Kirkpatrick Some years ago I wrote a novel based on the life of a Native American woman. I’d worked for many years on an Indian reservation and had many native friends who helped me capture the essence of this woman. The book received fine reviews and I spent a fair amount of time doing newspaper and radio interviews. …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 28
Day 28: Topic: Spotlight Sessions Proverbs 2:6–For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Lord, we come to you praying for guidance and wisdom for the presenters of the Spotlight Sessions. We pray they will be refreshed to review many cold facts or hard truths with compassion and enlightenment. Help them to encourage the writers that, …
Top 3 things I’ve learned about Brand from Reality TV
By Traci Tyne Hilton That’s right. Blogging TV again. Why? Because there is no better place to learn about brand right now than Food Network Star, and because I love watching TV. #3: Your brand is your unique point of view and voice. The Meat on the Side girl, from a season or two back, cannot star in the same …