Category Archives: Conquering the land of writing for ministry

Go get your blessing!

God feeds the birds, but he doesn’t throw the worms in their mouths.  Matthew 6:26 For a long time, I used to wait for publishers to find me. I felt if my writing was good enough, eventually a publisher would … Continue reading

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Did you praise yourself?

“Praise is like sunlight to the human spirit; we cannot flower and grow without it.”                                                       … Continue reading

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The top ten lessons I learned this year as a self-published author

  Can you believe it? Another year has come and gone. And as I reflect today on the lessons I’ve learned  in 2016 as a self-published  author, here are ten  I’d like to pass on to you in my blog … Continue reading

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Go for the gold!

  FRANCK FIFE VIA GETTY IMAGES Six-time Olympian Allyson Felix trained for years to participate in the Olympics. But she didn’t train her body rigorously because she wanted to win just any medal  – she trained to win the gold. … Continue reading

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Keep traveling!

Don’t be impatient for the Lord to act. Travel steadily along his path. Psalms 37:34, NLT  School is out and the vacation season has officially arrived. Many of us will now pack our suitcases and travel to various destinations for … Continue reading

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Winning the trophy of publication

I don’t know why the Man above gives me the hardest road, but the Man above doesn’t put you in situations you can’t handle.  So instead of saying why me, I kept believing that this is what he wanted me … Continue reading

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Taking another way

While listening to the radio, I heard a man talk about an accident he encountered on his way to work using his normal route. After seeing the severity of the accident, he realized he had two options – to wait … Continue reading

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You can graduate too!

Don’t get discouraged and give up, for (you) will reap a harvest of blessings at the appropriate time. Galatians 5:7 NLT I always enjoy attending graduation. Because it’s a reminder that the early morning rising for classes and the grueling … Continue reading

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How to handle rejection

Dear Jeaninne: Unfortunately your devotion was not accepted for publication, but even though it was not chosen, we want you to know that we appreciate the time and effort you put into preparing and submitting your work.  I have been … Continue reading

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Are you staying in your lane?

Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,  fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer, and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:2, NLT I attended an event recently for a popular Christian author and Bible-teacher I have admired for … Continue reading

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