Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: Paid Critiquers as they work on submissions Scripture: 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. ~2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Father God, thank …
ACFW Conference Prayer – Day 30
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For the Agents at the conference Scripture: Let me hear Your loving kindness in the morning: for I trust in You. ~Psalm 143:8a Our Lord and Savior, generous agents will arrive in St. Louis and dedicate hours to hear pitches from aspiring authors. We pray for our agents as …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 31
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For editors at the conference Scripture: Psalm 141:2–May my prayer be counted as incense before You; the lifting of my hands as the evening offering. Father God, We lift our hearts and hands in prayer, knowing our prayers rise to you as incense, a beautiful aroma around your throne. As …
Getting Your Word Count… and Making Your Words Count
by Brandy Heineman @brandyhei Today I’m celebrating the release of my newest novel, Like Honey for the Bones. The title inspiration came from the Proverbs. Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. -Proverbs 16:24 (NASB) This lovely verse gives us an important truth: words matter. Though they can be weapons, they can also …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 32
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For Brandilyn Collins as she emcees Scripture: Psalm 66:16–Come and hear, all who fear God, And I will tell of what He has done for my soul. Heavenly Father, soon many will gather in St. Louis for the ACFW Conference. Both new and returning conferees will need direction and encouragement …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 33
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: Finances for those attending (it’s an investment!) Scripture: Psalm 121:2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Father, thank you for always providing the things we need when we need them. For those that have saved and scraped for the opportunity to attend ACFW this year, …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 34
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: for conferees to grasp what is taught and to grow from it. 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. ~ James 1:5 Dear Lord, We come to you today realizing …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 35
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: The praise band as they practice and lead worship. Scripture: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! ~ Psalm 150:6 Dear Father – You are El Shaddai – the God who sees! I pray You see our hearts when we praise You together this month. I …
Where Do I Fit In?
By Marilyn Turk @MarilynTurk In this vast, unpredictable world of writing, do you ever wonder where you fit in? I do. Although we try to avoid labeling people, the publishing business does this for us. Here are some examples: 1. Prepublished? Published? Multi-published? 2. Are you with a major publisher? Small press? Independent? Hybrid publisher? 3. Are you an A-listed …
ACFW Conference Prayer – Day 36
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: Those teaching continuing education tracks at conference Scripture: The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. ~ Psalm 28:7a For those teachers who are speaking but not in good health or who are just plain exhausted, give them strength, Lord. For …