Category Archives: Entering the land of writing for ministry
What’s your story?
At the Lord’s directions, Moses kept a written record of their progress. Numbers 33:2 NLT Recently I attended the funeral of a friend’s father. Initially, I found it difficult sitting through the funeral because I didn’t know him. But as I … Continue reading
Are you chasing too many rabbits?
A martial arts student approached his teacher with a question. “I’d like to improve my knowledge of the martial arts. In addition to learning from you, I’d like to study with another teacher in order to learn another style. What … Continue reading
Are you making the most of your writing opportunities?
Make the most of every opportunity for doing good in these evil days. Ephesians 5:16, NLT Six am. Time to rise so I can have my devotion and write. Instead, I turn over to sleep a little longer. The alarm … Continue reading
You can walk on water
“Lord, if it’s you, Peter replied, tell me to come to you on the water.” “All right. Come.” Matthew 14:28, 29, NLT When Jesus told Peter to walk out on the water to meet him in the middle of … Continue reading
JUST SAY NO
Do you have a hard time saying no? I do. Especially to those opportunities that cross my path as I seek to become a professional Christian writer. Such was the case this past week. Three people contacted me to ask for help with their writing projects. … Continue reading
Taking baby steps
Baby steps taken consistently and in the right direction will lead you to your destination. Valerie Burton It’s such a fun time in a baby’s development when they learn to walk. But since the art of walking can seem daunting … Continue reading
LET IT SHINE!
Don’t hide your light under a basket! Instead, put it on a stand and let it shine for all. (Matthew 5:15, NLT) I spoke with a gentleman who is working on his fourth book. “What a wonderful achievement. Who’s your … Continue reading
Are you planning to be a smart writer in 2019?
Lewis Carroll’s book, Alice In Wonderland, perfectly illustrates the importance of goal setting during an exchange between Alice and the Cheshire Cat. Alice asks, “Would you tell me please, which way I ought to go from here?” The cat replies, … Continue reading
Take another way (2)
Sometimes you have to take another way. Antonio Johnson While listening to the radio, I heard a gentlemen talk about an accident he encountered on his way to work using his normal route. After seeing the severity of the … Continue reading
Is it time?
The Lord our God said to us at Horeb, “You have stayed long enough at this mountain. Break camp and advance into the hill country of the Amorites Deuteronomy 1: 6, NLT When I was pregnant with my my first child, I remember the anxiety … Continue reading