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 needs in the days to come. Help her …
Seeking Soup Perfection
by Shelley Shepard Gray I made French Onion soup today. My husband has had bronchitis and feeling under the weather. I’ve felt so badly for him I ran to the store, picked up 5 yellow onions, and started slicing. Hours later, I brought him a bowl of something I’m inordinately proud of. There’s a story here. See, I really like …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 16
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! You are Lord over every living thing. There is nothing …
Benefits of Out Of Print Book Collections
By Gail Gaymer Martin Recently I had the opportunity to enjoy two of my OOP novellas being used in a published collection of stories with a similar theme. My novella, Apple of His Eye, was published in Barbour’s, The British Brides Collection, which included five novelist with nine stories ranging from Jane Austen to Dickens. This month, An Old-Fashioned Christmas …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 17
Day 17 Topic: Clarity of speech for those pitching projects Philippians 4: 13–I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Dearest Lord, Thank you for the ideas you’ve given us. I pray today for us to be able to convey those ideas clearly when we meet with industry professionals. I know there will be a lot of opportunities …
Three Tips for Conference Veterans
By Lindsay Harrel This year, I’ll be attending my third ACFW conference. I’m excited to see my friends, to pitch my latest project to editors, to let loose at the My Book Therapy pizza party, and to learn and have a good time overall. And you know what I have realized? The crazy sense of nerves I had upon attending …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 18
Day 18 Topic: For conferees to grasp what is taught and to 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. Father, we’re praying today for all the writers who will be coming to the conference, that they’ll …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 19
Day 19 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 who have gathered here to mentor other writers and offer wisdom through specialty appointment. …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 20
Day 20 Topic: Conference veterans Psalm 18:2–The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge . . . Father God, I lift up to you the veterans of past ACFW conferences as they return for yet another fabulous year. I pray that they will give their schedules and appointments …
Devotional for Deadliners
By Anne Baxter Campbell Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in deep mire, Where there is no standing; I have come into deep waters, Where the floods overflow me. I am weary with my crying; My throat is dry; My eyes fail while I wait for my God (Psalm 69:1-3, NKJV) …