By Kathy Parish The ending of another year and the dawning of the next always finds me reflecting on the past and wishing that I had done better in facing whatever challenges the previous year brought. Many of you may experience the same mental and emotional (and spiritual) turmoil. I have come to believe that it is the human longing …
No Resolutions…
By Kathy Parish The ending of another year and the dawning of the next always finds me reflecting on the past and wishing that I had done better in facing whatever challenges the previous year brought. Many of you may experience the same mental and emotional (and spiritual) turmoil. I have come to believe that it is the human longing …
What Hindered You?
By Shirley E. Gould As 2017 winds down and we approach 2018, we make resolutions, set goal and decide to make changes in our lives. But, many times those adjustments are short lived and we repeat our actions of the past and miss the mark—again. Being Christian Fiction Writers, we must evaluate our progress and take seriously the monumental task …
In Prison Last Week
by Donna K. Rice The clanking sounds of the doors rolling closed behind actors entering a prison in the movies are accurate. Last week, I experienced hearing that noise behind me for the first time. It made me think about freedom, and the loss of it. Fortunately, my time behind electric, razor-wired fences was limited to a visit for a …
In Prison Last Week
by Donna K. Rice The clanking sounds of the doors rolling closed behind actors entering a prison in the movies are accurate. Last week, I experienced hearing that noise behind me for the first time. It made me think about freedom, and the loss of it. Fortunately, my time behind electric, razor-wired fences was limited to a visit for a …
The Race Before Us
By R. A. Douthitt Theme: Endurance “…and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Hebrews 12:1 As a writer and a Christian, I know that endurance and patience is required for this writing journey. I also know that this journey is a marathon and not a sprint. As a runner of many marathons, I …
The Race Before Us
By R. A. Douthitt Theme: Endurance “…and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Hebrews 12:1 As a writer and a Christian, I know that endurance and patience is required for this writing journey. I also know that this journey is a marathon and not a sprint. As a runner of many marathons, I …
Treasure of Words for You This Christmas
By Chandra Lynn Smith I have a little book on the shelves in my writing corner. It started as a blank book. In this book I write Bible verses that speak to my writer’s heart, and quotes that inspire and encourage me in this weird and wonderful author’s journey. I think each of us needs the little things to encourage …
Treasure of Words for You This Christmas
By Chandra Lynn Smith I have a little book on the shelves in my writing corner. It started as a blank book. In this book I write Bible verses that speak to my writer’s heart, and quotes that inspire and encourage me in this weird and wonderful author’s journey. I think each of us needs the little things to encourage …
The Gift of Waiting
By Suzanne Bratcher December 20, five days until Christmas. The waiting is almost over! Then come the gifts. Right? Waiting isn’t a gift: waiting is the time before the Big Event. For most writers, the Big Event is publication of their debut novel. Everything that comes before is waiting. I felt called to be a fiction writer when I was …