by Dwight David Croy Presently as a co-pastor of a church with a congregation of many teachers and writers, my mind turns to discipleship in writing. As a Christian writer consideration of the second part of the great commission should be pondered. Matthew 28:19: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 36
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 36 (counting down to Day 1) For: Those teaching continuing education tracks at the conference Scripture: Psalm 28: 7a: The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Gracious Father in Heaven, we lift …
ACFW New Releases: August 2024
August 2024 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Biblical: A Certain Man by Linda Dindzans — Mara is a young Samaritan beginning to discover her love for Samuel—and his for her. Soon she will be deemed mature enough to marry. Her hopes are dashed when her greedy father brokers a …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 37
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 37 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: for ACFW members unable to attend the conference Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11–For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 38
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 38 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: For all attending to rest in God’s timing for their lives Scripture: Psalm 27:14 (NLT): “Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.” Dear Jesus, we come to …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 39
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 39 (counting down to Day 1) For: The Audio/Visual Team Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3–We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers. Dear Father God, You are endlessly creative, and we thank you how …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 40
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 40 (counting down to Day 1) For: God’s Presence and Blessing at Conference Scripture: Psalm 127:1–Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. Dear Heavenly …
Suffer the Children
by M.D. House @real_housemd Almost everyone has a tender spot in their heart for children. That is because we are sons and daughters of God; his natural tenderness toward the innocent, the vulnerable, and the teachable was passed on to us. We can learn to ignore it, mute it, or shove it aside, and unfortunately some do. I love children, …
How to Love Social Media Without Going Crazy
By Cynthia Herron If you’re a writer, you may have a love-hate relationship with social media. I confess there are aspects of it I really like, and other aspects not so much. While I love to engage online with readers and friends, I also find it necessary to balance my social media time with writing. Over the years, I’ve learned …
What Turns Me Off as a Reader
by Jenny Powell MD I’ve been reading since I was four years old. My older sister taught me whilst playing school (I had always thought that since my mother was an elementary school teacher, she had taught us both. I assumed wrong.). I remember reading my first chapter book in third grade, the age at which they tested our reading …