Category Archives: Conquering the land of writing for ministry
Did you give it your all?
I have fought a good fight. I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. II Timothy 4:7, NLT Tomorrow starts the beginning of another year. And although I did not accomplish everything I set out to accomplish, I … Continue reading
Why Michelle Obama has sold 1.4 million books
Most of you are probably aware that Michelle Obama released her memoir, Becoming on November 13th, 2018. According to the Associated Press, she sold 750,000 copies on the first day of its release and sold more than 1.4 million copies … Continue reading
Relax. Renew. Return.
Today is the last last day of my vacation. As I sit here in my hotel room one last time overlooking the San Diego Bay, I am inspired to write this blog post to express how grateful I … Continue reading
Are you expecting rain?
Seven times Elijah told him to go and look out toward the sea, and seven times he went. I King 18:43 After a long drought in Israel God told Elijah he would send rain. But when Elijah told his servant to look out … Continue reading
Will you trust me?
Blessed is the man that trusts in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. Jeremiah 17:7, NLT Because I work with a number of people who are around the same age as I am at a new part-time job … Continue reading
How do you see the land?
Caleb tried to encourage the people as they stood before Moses: “Let’s go at once to take the land. We can certainly conquer it.” But the other men who had explored the land with him answered: “The land we explored … Continue reading
Ouch!
No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening-it is painful! But afterward, there will be a quiet harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way. Hebrews 12:1, NLT I was so excited. After spending hours combing … Continue reading
The Comeback kid
But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead. I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus Philippians 3:13, 14 A story is told … Continue reading
You can get back up again
PHOTO BY JULIAN FINNEY/GETTY IMAGES The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. Proverbs 24:15 I am a huge admirer of tennis star Venus Williams. For in spite of the many times she falls short in … Continue reading
How to have a successful book signing
This weekend, I broke one of my golden rules as an author: I offered a book signing without having an intended audience for it. Previously, I’ve offered book signings without an intended audience at local libraries and bookstores, and had … Continue reading