2017 ACFW CONFERENCE – 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 13 – 9/8/17 – HOTEL STAFF Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible…I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings. 1 Corinthians 9:19, 23 (NIV) Heavenly Father, …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For our Conference Treasurer (Day 14)
2017 ACFW CONFERENCE – 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 14 – 9/7/17 – PAM HILLMAN, CONFERENCE TREASURER Shout joyfully to God, all the earth! Sing about the glory of His name; make His praise glorious. Psalm 66:1-2 (HCSB) Dear Lord, We pray and ask for wisdom for Pam Hillman as she deals with all the expenses surrounding the conference. Give …
ACFW Conference Prayer – For Robin Miller, Conference Director (Day 15)
2017 ACFW CONFERENCE – 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 15 – 9/6/17 – ROBIN MILLER, CONFERENCE DIRECTOR Heavenly Father, we thank You for all the ways You’re working to ensure the conference goes smoothly. We lift up Robin Miller, Conference Director. Bless her managerial skills, her organization, her clear thinking, and her communication. Thank You, Lord, as she works diligently …
5 Reasons to Attend a Writers Conference
By Patricia Bradley Are you wondering if you should attend the upcoming ACFW conference, or any conference, for that matter? Let me give you five reasons why you should. Meeting people who “get” you. Have you ever tried talking to a non-writer about your story? Or an article you’re working on? Did their eyes glaze over or did they look …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Those Pitching Projects (Day 17)
2017 ACFW CONFERENCE – 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 17 – 9/4/17 – CLARITY OF SPEECH FOR THOSE PITCHING PROJECTS Heavenly Father, You know every word before it is on our tongue. Please give clarity of thought and speech to those pitching projects. Let them use their meetings as an opportunity to lean heavily on You. Calm their minds and …
ACFW Conference Prayer – For Conferees (Day 18)
2017 ACFW CONFERENCE – 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 18 – 9/3/17 – FOR CONFEREES TO GRASP WHAT IS TAUGHT AND TO GROW FROM IT “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.” James 1:5 Heavenly God, thank You for bringing us together to …
ACFW Conference Prayer – For Mentors and Specialty Appointments (Day 19)
2017 ACFW CONFERENCE – 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 19 – 9/2/17 – FOR MENTORS AND SPECIALTY APPOINTMENTS Psalm 66: 19-20 – 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! Lord, Your people have prayed for so long for mentors who could show them the right path. Now, You’re …
ACFW Conference Prayer – Conference Veterans (Day 20)
2017 ACFW CONFERENCE – 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 20 – 9/1/17 – CONFERENCE VETERANS Abba Father, I lift up our “conference veterans.” Let this be a time of refreshing and confirmation. As they visit with old friends and make new ones, bring a renewed joy in their calling. As they take new steps in their careers, bring them guidance and peace. …
ACFW Conference Prayer – For All Attending to Rest in God’s Timing (Day 21)
2017 ACFW CONFERENCE – 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 21 – 8/31/17 – FOR ALL ATTENDING TO REST IN GOD’S TIMING FOR THEIR LIVES Psalm 37: 4-5 – “Take delight 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.” Dear Heavenly Father, Your …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Carol Award Finalists (Day 22)
2017 ACFW CONFERENCE – 40 DAYS OF PRAYER DAY 22 – 8/30/17 FINALISTS IN THE CAROL AWARDS But as for me, I trust in You, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in Your hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me. – Psalm 31:14-15 Holy God, we thank You for …