by Mesu Andrews In yesterday’s post, I shared some of my research process to layer biblical Truth with historical facts. But what do I do when history seems to contradict Scripture? I fall on my knees and pray that the Lord will provide a creative fictional answer! In every book I’ve written so far, I’ve experienced at least one fact/Truth …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 23: For Conferees to Learn
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 23 Focus: For conferees to grasp what is taught and to grow from it Verse: James 1:5 (NIV) —If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. …
How To Research Biblical Fiction: Finding Truth & History – Part 1
by Mesu Andrews Do you read the Author’s Notes in the back of a book? I write them for my books and always read authors’ notes for biblical novels. My Author’s Notes often contain spoilers, but this post is spoiler free! Today’s post will give you a taste of my research process for my 8/19/25 release, Noble: The Story of …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 22: For Contest Entrants
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 22 Focus: For those who entered the contests and didn’t final Verse: Psalm 66:19-20 (NIV)–but God has surely listened and has heard my prayer. Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me! Prayer: Lord, we thank …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 21: For Conference Veterans
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 21 Focus: For Conference Veterans Scripture: Psalm 18:2 (NIV)–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. Prayer: Dear Lord, I …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 20: For Attendees to Rest in God’s Timing
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 20 Focus: For all attending to rest in God’s timing for their lives Scripture: Psalm 37:4-5 (ESV)–Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. Prayer: Heavenly …
Fighting for Peace
by Sarah Sundin @sarahsundin Today is the 80th anniversary of V-J Day, commemorating victory in Japan in World War II. At last, World War II had come to an end. Many rejoiced that the killing had stopped and peace would return. Many cried in relief that their loved ones would come home. Many mourned for those they had lost. For …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 19: For Carol Award Finalists
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 19 Focus: For the Finalists in the Carol Awards Scripture: Psalm 31:14 (NLT)–But I am trusting you, O LORD, saying, “You are my God!” Prayer: Lord, thank you for the Carol Awards and the opportunity to honor each other’s work. You care …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 18: For Conference Volunteers
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 18 Focus: For the Conference Volunteers Scripture: Psalm 28:7a (NIV)–The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and he helps me. Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, Your strength is infinite as You hold the ACFW Conference in Your …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 17: For a Servant’s Heart
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 17 Focus: For all attending to have a servant’s heart toward those around them Scripture: John 13:34-35 (NIV) — “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone …