Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 29 Focus: That we rejoice with those who rejoice Verse: Romans 12:15a (ESV)–Rejoice with those who rejoice . . . Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for being the original Creator and giving us each means to create for Your glory. May we always remember …
2025 Conference Prayer, Day 28 – For Hotel Staff
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 28 Focus: For the Hotel Staff Verse: Colossians 3:23 (NLT)–Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Prayer: Lord, please be with the staff who will be working during the conference. Help them …
2025 Conference Prayer, Day 27: For Pam Hillman, Conference Treasurer
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 27 Focus: For Pam Hillman, Conference Treasurer Verse: Psalm 66:1-2 (NASB)–Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. Prayer: Heavenly Father, we come to you in gratitude and awe. You have given each and …
Montana Magic
by Roxanne D. Hicks My memories of herding sheep for my grandfather, a Sioux Indian, during my childhood summers remain sweet and precious to me. My grandparents lived in the northeastern-most corner of Montana, nestled next to the borders of both Canada and North Dakota. Grandpa owned a flock of three thousand sheep, one of the largest in that area …
2025 ACFW Conference Prayer, Day 26 – for Robin Miller
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 26 Focus: For Robin Miller – Conference Director Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV)–Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. Prayer: Father, we thank you …
Lessons from Birthing a Second Book
by Linda Dindzans My most recent blog compared the release of my first book A Certain Man with birthing a baby. The next book in the series, A Certain Mercy, is undergoing content edits. This manuscript has readily confirmed that writing a second book is like expanding your family by the birth of another child. When I was expecting my …
2025 ACFW Conference Prayer, Day 25: For Genesis Contest Semi-Finalists
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 25 Focus: For the Genesis Contest Semi-Finalists Verse: Psalm 135:5-6 (ESV)– 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 …
Be a Different Egg. Don’t Get Scrambled!
By Cynthia Herron @C_Herronauthor All of us have met people who are “different eggs.” Different eggs march (or roll) to the beat of a very distinct drum. They come from various walks of life and they have a unique approach to the world around them. Maybe you’re one of those eggs–a delightful creative who thinks in the abstract and acts …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 24 – Clarity of Speech for Those Pitching Projects
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 24 Focus: For Clarity of Speech for Those Pitching Projects Verse: Philippians 4:13 (NIV)–I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Prayer: Dear Lord, we praise You. You know our thoughts and our projects better than we do. Help those …
God-Directed Fiction, Part 2 (Maakah)
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 …