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 Father: May those attending this conference have servant’s hearts toward each other. Help them to …
Forty Days of Prayer-Day 25: For the Technology
I Cor. 14:33a–For God is not a God of confusion. Is God sovereign over technology? Yes, and amen! Even though we know the enemy seems to delight in messing with technology for evil or distracting purposes, we also know that even sound byte and jigawatt must bow to the Almighty God. And so we pray, Great God of All, Ruler …
Forty Days of Prayer-Day 26: First-Time Conferees
Phil. 4:6–Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Dear Father, thank you so much for those who are coming to conference for the first time. Soothe their hearts with the assurance that you are with us, and that you plan every step of our lives. Remind …
Forty Days of Prayer-Day 27: Sydney Zech, Conference Coordinator
1 Thessalonians 1:3a–Constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love . . . You are our God and Father. We join hearts as part of Your family and the ACFW family to pray for our conference coordinator, Sydney Zech. May Sydney’s work be produced through her faith in You. May she be prompted to work out of love for You and for us. …
Part Three: Questions and the Business Card
By Dineen A. Miller Last week we covered some key aspects of the one sheet. Two readers brought up a couple of really good questions so let’s start there before we move on to business cards. (Click here to read part two.) Thanks for the helpful information. I looked at your site. Some of the examples had backgrounds, others did …
Forty Days of Prayer-Day 28: For Those Leading Late Night Chats
Proverbs 2:6–For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Father, as everyone prepares for conference and seeks Your will about what they’ll experience there, we pray that you put your hand on those leading the Late Night Chats and give them your wisdom and understanding. Guide them not only in finding the words the attendees need …
Forty Days of Prayer-Day 29: For Paid Critiquers
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17–Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word. Dear Omniscient Father, You have already answered the prayers before they are written. Before they are read. And before they are spoken. …
Forty Days of Prayer: Day 30 – For the Agents
Psalm 143:8a–Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning; for I trust in You. Father, we worship and praise your name. You are a holy God willing and able to answer our prayers. We are thankful for our courage, strength, and abilities that come from You. We pray Your blessing upon the agents attending conference. Supply them with patience, compassion, …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 31: For the Editors
Psalm 141:2–May my prayer be counted as incense before You; the lifting of my hands as the evening offering. Father, thank you for each of the editors you will bring to the conference. We pray you will give them the physical stamina and mental clarity needed to meet with so many eager writers. We ask you to fill them with …
Day 32 – Forty Days of Prayer: For Brandilyn as She Emcees
Psalm 45:1–My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my verses to the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Heavenly Father, Thank You for our precious Brandilyn Collins as she again emcees the conference. Thank You for her willing servant’s heart to use her talents to glorify You as she keeps us informed, entertained and …