Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference Topic: For the Hotel Staff Scripture: For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I may win more. I do all things for the sake of the gospel, so that I may become a fellow partaker of it. ~1 Corinthians 9: …
Conference Prayer: For Pam Hillman, Conference Treasurer (Day 14)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference (Day 14) Topic: For Pam Hillman, Conference Treasurer Scripture: Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. ~ Psalm 66:1-2 Dear Lord, We pray and ask for wisdom for Pam Hillman as she deals with all the expenses surrounding the conference. Give …
Ready, Set, Sell-ebrate
By Barbara M. Britton @BarbaraMBritton Over the years, I have attended book events. Initially, I went as a reader, but since 2016 I have attended as an author. I love to meet readers, and sign and sell books. I also enjoy meeting authors who I know online but have never met in person. Book events usually occur on a single …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Robin Miller, Conference Director (Day 15)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference (Day 15). Topic: For Robin Miller, Conference Director Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. ~ 1 Corinthians 15:58 Heavenly Father, as we draw close …
Writing During Hardship
By Cynthia Herron @C_Herronauthor If I’d known several years ago the hardships I’d face before and after publication, I’m almost certain I would have thrown up my hands in immediate defeat. There’s a reason why God doesn’t allow us to see the future. Giving up before starting negates possibility. Never facing adversity doesn’t develop our mettle. Merely existing on this …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Genesis Contest Semi-Finalists and Finalists (Day 16)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For the Genesis Contest semi-finalists and finalists Scripture: For I know that the Lord is great and that our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the Lord pleases, He does, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps. ~ Psalm 135:5-6 Holy God, today as we …
Plotter or “Pantser” – Is One Better than the Other?
By Lori Domingo @LoriDomingo22 If someone had asked me that question a year ago, I would have proudly declared, “I’m a pantser. I never write from a plot outline. It’s too confining.” I had managed to complete one manuscript without it, and was hard-pressed when I was required to write one for one of my MA classes. It was something …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For those pitching projects (Day 17)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s Conference (Day 17). Topic: For Clarity of Speech for Those Pitching Projects Scripture: I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. ~ Philippians 4: 13 Dearest Lord and Friend Jesus, Today we raise up all those who will pitch projects at this year’s conference. Help them, Lord, to have clarity …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For those teaching workshops (Day 18)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s Conference (Day 18). Topic: For those teaching workshops Scripture: Does not wisdom call, and understanding lift up her voice? ~Proverbs 8:1 Lord, it can be challenging to offer instruction and receive feedback, especially in the area of life we do cherish— writing. So we ask, Holy Father, that all the attendees and …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Mentor and Specialty Appointments (Day 19)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference (Day 19). Topic: For mentor and specialty appointments Scripture: But certainly God has heard; He has given heed to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer Nor His lovingkindness from me. ~Psalm 66:19-20 Father God: Hear our prayers for those who have gathered …