Category Archives: Preparing to write for ministry and publication
The pruning process
I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that doesn’t produce fruit and he prunes the branches that bear fruit so they will produce more. John 15:1-2, NLT Did you know … Continue reading
Where can I get my writing ideas?
In an recent documentary about his life, An aged and famous singer was asked where he got his ideas for his great and enduring songs. Without hesitation, he responded: “I just listened-in and observed the world around me.” According to … Continue reading
Keep tending your sheep
“Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest, Jesse replied, but he’s out in the field watching the sheep. “And the Lord said, “This is the one, anoint him.” … Continue reading
Are you moving your feet?
What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? James 2:14, NLT How many times have you told yourself you are going to write the book God has … Continue reading
How to be in that number
“When the saints go marching in. When the saints go marching in. Lord, I want to be in that number, when the saints go marching in.” My writing mentor told me the other day that only one percent of … Continue reading
Keep tending your sheep
“Are these all the sons you have? ” “There is still the youngest, Jesse replied. but he’s out in the field watching the sheep.” “Send for him at once.” And the Lord said, “This is the one, anoint him.” … Continue reading
How are you training yourself to write?
I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified. I Corinthians 9:27 I don’t always get up to write like I should. … Continue reading
Are you doing the one thing?
But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are so upset over all these details! There is really only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it-and I won’t take it away from her. “ Luke … Continue reading
No pain. No gain.
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11, NLT. There’s an old mantra in the exercise world that … Continue reading
Are you growing?
Grow in the grace and knowledge our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. II Peter 3:18. NLT Have you ever put on an item of clothing, only to realize you had outgrown it, and it was time to move up to … Continue reading