by M.D. House @Real_HouseMD At first blush, this doesn’t seem like such a difficult task. But when we examine the recent success of The Chosen—and all of the painstaking work which has gone into not just the cinematography but the storytelling itself—we realize the steep challenge involved in securing the sweet promise of that goal. Such stories and their characters …
ACFW Conference Prayer – Carol Award Semi-Finalists and Finalists (Day 22)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For the Carol Award Semi-Finalists and Finalists But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord, I say, You are my God. My times are in Your hand. ~ Psalm 31:14-15a Father, The semi-finalists and soon-t0-be-announced finalists in the Carol Awards have taken Your words and wrapped them …
Fish-Belly Dreams: Encouragement for New Writers
by Ashley Worrell @byashleyworrell I’ll never forget the day I walked out of my HR career forever. With my dying anthurium plant in hand, I walked down the government building’s corridor, uncertain of my choice. I’d worked my whole adult life to achieve this ‘dream job’, making money I never thought I’d make, and having doors open to me I …
ACFW Conference Prayer – For Conference Staff (Day 23)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For Conference staff Scripture: Constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love . . . ~1 Thessalonians 1:3a Dear Lord, the conference staff has more on their plates than any of us can even imagine. Please give them everything they need to prepare beforehand, be near …
ACFW New Releases: August 2023
August 2023 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Amish Romance: The Heart’s Bidding by Kelly S. Irvin — Together, schoolteacher Rachelle Lapp and auctioneer Toby Miller must face their hardest battle yet: trusting God’s plan for their uncertain future. As their families matchmake, Toby and Rachelle realize their jobs …
ACFW Conference Prayer – For a Servant’s Heart (Day 24)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For all attending to have a servant’s heart toward those around them Scripture: 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 …
ACFW Conference Prayer – For Technology to Work (Day 25)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For Technology to work Scripture: For God is not a God of confusion. ~1 Corinthians 14:33a Lord, may Your hand be upon all technology that will make this conference run—during conference sessions, with all attendees’ devices, and within the hotel itself. Keep computers powered and in working order, printers inked, …
ACFW Conference Prayer – For first-time conference attendees (Day 26)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For first-time conference attendees. Scripture: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. ~ Philippians 4:6 Lord, we ask your blessings on first-time ACFW conference attendees. We ask for wisdom in planning their trip, clarity of thoughts …
ACFW Conference Prayer – For Conference Volunteers (Day 27)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For Conference Volunteers Scripture: Present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. ~Romans 6:13b Dear Holy One Who Hears Our Prayers, Thank You that You have brought us from death into Life and that we have the privilege of …
ACFW Conference Prayer – for the Spotlight Sessions (Day 28)
Join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: Spotlight Sessions Scripture: For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. ~Proverbs 2:6 Lord, for the evening Spotlight Sessions, prepare the editors and agents to speak the words You want spoken. Help them keep their eyes focused on You. Keep any and all distractions away and protect …