Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 11 Focus: For Agents at the Conference Scripture: Psalm 143:8 (ESV)– Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Prayer: …
The Value of Writing Short Stories
by Glynn Young In the seven months since my last novel Brookhaven was published, I’ve been focused on talking about it, writing about it, publicizing it, sending out copies, and all the usual things you do to promote your book. I haven’t done much writing of anything else or anything new. An idea for a new novel has been percolating …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 10: For the Editors at Conference
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 10 Focus: For the Editors at Conference Scripture: Galatians 6:9 (NKJV) —And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Prayer: Father God, thank you for the editors at …
Keep Your Eyes on the Goal
by Rebecca Reed I don’t know about you, but I get excited when I think of a new story idea. I spend time thinking about characters, backstory, motivations, settings, and events. I call this “story noodling” and I love this activity. At some point, the newness wears off. Writing becomes less fun and more like work. I make excuses to …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer Day 9 – for Cynthia Ruchti, Emcee
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 9 Focus: For Cynthia Ruchti as she emcees Scripture: Psalm 66:16 (NLT)–Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will tell you what he did for me. Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for Cynthia and her servant’s heart. Please strengthen her …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer Day 8 – Finances for those Attending
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 8 Focus: Finances for those attending conference Scripture: Psalm 121:2 (ESV)–My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Prayer: Father God, thank you so much for your miraculous provision. Your generosity abounds, providing time, travel abilities, roommates, food, and especially …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer Day 7: For Those Teaching Workshops
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 7 Focus: For those teaching workshops Scripture: Proverbs 8:1 (NASB)–Does not wisdom call, and understanding lift up her voice? Prayer: Father God, You are the Author and Perfecter of our faith. Jesus, You are the Word made flesh. You give us words and …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 6: For the Praise Band
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 6 Focus: For the praise band as they practice and lead worship Scripture: Psalm 150:6 (NLT) — Let everything that breathes sing praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Isaiah 12:5 (NLT) — Sing to the Lord, for he has done wonderful things. Prayer: Lord, …
ACFW New Releases: August 2025
August 2025 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Children’s Middle Grade: Jack and the Red Giant by Amanda Cleary Eastep — Snowball wars are being waged against the Tree Street Kids, and Jack Finch is building his greatest invention yet–the Abominable Snowman-ator. But his biggest battle will be against his …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer: Day 5
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 5 Focus: For those teaching continuing education tracks at the conference Scripture: Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning. ~Proverbs 9:9 (NIV) Prayer: Dear Lord, We ask for Your protection as …