Hi all, Here are some shots from Friday at conference! Early Birders excited for Donald Maass’s class to begin. Below is from reception for Debby Macomber, Conference Keynote Speaker. Gail Martin, Debbie, and Margaret Daley. Brandilyn enjoying a laugh with Debbie. Below is opening night, Thursday night. I’ll try to get more posted tomorrow. Today was filled with the first …
Happy Hugger Sighting at Conference!
The Happy Hugger has been spotted here there and everywhere, from registration to lounge to meeting room and everywhere in between. Stay tuned. The Happy Hugger is prowling the Marriott Tech Center and you never know where she will light next!
40 Days of Prayer – Day 1 – God’s Will Be Accomplished
Day 1 That God’s will be accomplished at the conference Eph. 6:8–With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints. Dear Heavenly Father, we humble ourselves, our ambitions, hopes and dreams, in our petition for Your will to be …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 2 – Good Travel Weather
Day 2 Good weather for travel Luke 8:24b–And He got up and rebuked the wind and the surging waves, and they stopped, and it became calm. As we leave our homes by planes, trains, and automobiles for this conference, we ask, Lord, for good weather for all those on the journey. We know, Lord, that you watch over us always, …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 3 – Donald Maass & The Early Bird
Day 3 Donald Maass and the Early Bird Session Prov. 2:2–Make your ear attentive to wisdom, incline your heart to understanding. Holy Father, thank you so much for Donald Maas – for his knowledge, his ability to teach, his willingness to help writers grow and learn. We praise you for gifting him in so many ways and for the incredible …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 4 – For the Advisory & Operating Boards as they Meet Before Conference
Day 4 Wisdom in decision-making for the Operating Board and Advisory Board as they meet before the conference I Thess. 1:2-3–We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers. Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for this organization of writers committed to bringing you glory through the written word. From the beginning, …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 5 – Travel Safety for Attendees
Day 5 Travel safety for Attendees Psa. 121:3b-4–He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Heavenly Father: We come before You as Your children, intent on Your will for our lives. Lord, as we draw near to You, draw near to us. Enfold us in your arms of protection and peace, …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 6 – For Worship Pleasing to God
Day 6 For worship pleasing to God Psa. 115:1–Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory. Dear Heavenly Father, As we move toward the hope of giving all glory to You, we ask that our time of worship may be pleasing to You. Show us how to celebrate our talents and the written word …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 7 – Good Health for Attendees
Day 7 Health for all attending the conference Psa. 139:14a–I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Father God, creator of the universe and of all living creatures, you know us inside and out. From the make-up of our cells to the hairs on our heads, you have intimate knowledge of our bodies and how …
American Christian Fiction Writers Conference in Denver Sep. 17-20th, 2009
“The Premier Christian Fiction Conference” STANDING FIRM…MOVING FORWARD “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,?forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 (KJV) DENVER, COLORADO ?SEPTEMBER 17 – 20, 2009 Bestselling authors, publishing industry representatives, and newcomers to Christian fiction writing will …