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encouragement

Devotions for Writers
Lord, Revive Me

My grandfather walked away from the Lord. Once a pastor, Pappy left the ministry and held a few…
March 3, 2023
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Over-Preparing?

As I write this, I’m getting ready to attend my first in-person writers conference in two years. I have…
June 6, 2021
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
What Was Your Childhood Dream?

“God hears and remembers your childhood dreams.” I read this phrase on a social media post by author Angela…
January 6, 2021
Guest Posts
A Rookie’s Best Advice

In the short time since I published my first book (10/10/2020), I’ve been asked many times what advice I…
December 30, 2020
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Make Every Moment Count

Fifteen years ago a high school football standout was diagnosed with brain cancer his senior year. He approached me…
November 29, 2020
Devotions for Writers
Mighty Writer

“The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” Judges 6:12 (NIV) Did you know Gideon is listed in the Hall…
July 3, 2020
The Intentional Writer
The Power of Our Words

We writers understand the power of words. Words can wound or heal. Educate or mislead. Give hope or cause…
April 8, 2020
Devotions for Writers
What Shall I Write?

“Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.” Isaiah 40:1 (NIV) Do you feel compelled to write, but don’t know…
April 3, 2020
Writer Encouragement
Expressing Encouragement

“Your mom was proud of you!” The words in yesterday’s email from one of Mom’s friends brought tears to…
March 11, 2020
Writer Encouragement
New Year, New Hope

I anticipate some New Year’s more than others. Turning the calendar to 2020 after a difficult 2019 offers new…
January 11, 2020
Writer Encouragement
Remember our Veterans with your writing

Since it’s Veterans Day, this will be a somewhat nontraditional “Writer Encouragement” column. However, the message is as important…
November 11, 2019
The Intentional Writer
Our Favorite Writing Books

An intentional writer is always on the lookout for books that will help her expand her creative horizons or…
May 8, 2019
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Building It Up

If I have learned anything from writers conferences and other instruction, it’s that writers like me need a platform—a…
March 6, 2019
Mastering Middle Grade
Perseverance

In the interest of keeping things real here, I need to tell you how much I have been struggling…
February 16, 2019
Embrace the Wait
Learning to Embrace the Wait

You wrote your heart out. Wait. No. Not poignant enough. Let’s try this: from the depths of your soul,…
February 5, 2019
Write for His Glory
Stand Alone

Are you hesitant to stand alone – to risk being unpopular, rejected, or mocked? Do you hold back with…
December 19, 2018
Write for His Glory
Give Thanks in Every Situation

I’m so glad we have this time of year to remind us to count our blessings! All through the…
November 19, 2018
Writer Encouragement
Know Your Writing Strengths

I recently watched an interview with best-selling author John Grisham and was delighted to hear him talk about his…
November 11, 2018
Write for His Glory
Validation

We all long for validation. One definition of “validate” from Merriam Webster is “to recognize, establish, or illustrate the…
October 19, 2018
My Writing Journey
Writing Like a “Tommy”

My writer’s journey began at age eight when I felt compelled to write a story about a turtle. For…
August 17, 2018
Dear Young Scribes
Young Writer, You Are Enough

I was fifteen years old when I officially decided to launch my writing journey. I began by devouring books…
August 9, 2018
My Writing Journey
Still Scribbling

I loved books before I could read and scribbled thoughts before I could write. Throughout my childhood, crayons, pens,…
August 3, 2018
Write for His Glory
Interrupted

Why are we often SO surprised by how the Lord guides us? Or in my case, tries to guide…
July 19, 2018
Mastering Middle Grade
What a Retired Choir Director Taught Me About Writing

Do you ever sit in front of your keyboard, stare at the worn-out keys and wonder if anything you…
July 15, 2018
The Ministry of Writing
When It’s Not Working Out

If you’ve been writing and working towards getting published, even more so, if you are writing because you know…
June 14, 2018