ACFW Conference Prayer: For the Genesis Contest Finalists Psalm 135:5-6–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 their depths. Our Father we come to you in praise and Thanksgiving for this new day. In the …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Those Pitching Projects (Day 17)
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Clarity of Speech for those Pitching Projects Philippians 4: 13–I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Heavenly Father, you have given us beautiful words and granted us the ability to string them together in a pleasing manner. We thank you and praise you for the gift of storytelling. Please bless those who will …
Are You a Scribe?
By Terri Gillespie These also are proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied . . . Proverbs 25:1, TLV Why did King Hezekiah’s men transcribe King Solomon’s proverbs over two hundred years after Solomon’s death? As novelists, we know those seemingly obscure Bible verses can inspire incredible stories. They can also be great writing exercises. …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Conferees to Grasp What Is Taught (Day 18)
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Conferees to Grasp What is Taught and Grow from It James 1:5–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. Dear Father, In Your word, You tell us that if we lack wisdom, we can ask because You …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Mentor and Specialty Appointments (Day 19)
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Mentor and Specialty Appointments (Day 19) Psalm 66:19-20 – 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. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for Your goodness, mercy, lovingkindness, and unfailing Word to us. Your word …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Conference Veterans (Day 20)
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Conference Veterans Psalm 18:2 – The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Our ever-present Lord, We thank You for the opportunity to gather at the ACFW conference, for the fellowship with other authors, …
ACFW Conference Prayer: To Rest in God’s Timing (Day 21)
ACFW Conference Prayer: For all attending to rest in God’s timing for their lives Psalm 37:4-5–Delight yourself in the Lord; and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He will do it. Dear Father, thank you for the opportunity you have given us to attend the conference. …
Writing Regrets
By Henry McLaughlin After several years on this writing journey and from talking with others on the same path, I’ve found six things I wish I had done differently. Maybe you share some of them. 1) Following trends instead of my heart We all have stories in our hearts. Stories that we need to write. Sometimes it’s for our own …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For the Carol Award Finalists (Day 22)
ACFW Conference Prayer: For the Carol Award Finalists Psalm 31:14-15a–But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord, I say, You are my God. My times are in Your hand. Father, The finalists in the Carol Awards have taken Your words and wrapped them around the stories You have placed in their hearts. They’ve done their best and now …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For the Volunteers (Day 23)
ACFW Conference Prayer: For the Volunteers Romans 6:13b Present yourselves to God as those who are alive from the dead and your members as instruments of righteousness to God Heavenly Father, we lift up to Your service those who have chosen to set aside Conference time to minister through volunteering. May You encourage and strengthen them as they present themselves …