Category Archives: Preparing to write for ministry and publication
Do you have any faithful friends?
Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. Proverbs 27:6, KJV One of my colleagues published her first book. Since I purchased and read a copy, she called and asked for my opinion. I stumbled … Continue reading
A few good men
I had to put a lot of things in place while preparing for my career as a Christian writer. And part of my preparation involved seeking out people who could help me accomplish my goal to write for publication, because … Continue reading
A staff, a stone and a slingshot
Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine. I Samuel 17:40 NLT In the … Continue reading
Do you believe in divine appointments?
One day Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian, and he went deep into the wilderness near Sinai, the mountain of God. Suddenly, the angel of the Lord appeared to Moses as a blazing … Continue reading
Don’t just go–go with a purpose!
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Psalms 32:8, NLT I fly out this afternoon for a writing conference. But it isn’t just any … Continue reading
Waiting for answers to your questions
I will climb up into my watchtower and wait to see what the Lord will say to me and how he will answer my complaint. Habakkuk 2:1 NLT In biblical times, stone watchtowers were built on city walls or ramparts … Continue reading
My prayer for you
We have continued praying for you ever since we first heard about you. Colossians 1:9, NLT Paul had never met the Colossian believers that he helped bring to the Lord, but he faithfully prayed for them. His prayer reminds me … Continue reading
Are you putting the cart before the horse?
Recently, I met a lady I am considering hiring to market my writing ministry. I told her about the purpose of my ministry, my ministry components and who the target audience was I am seeking to reach. I closed my … Continue reading
Are you recreating yourself?
Those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone. A new life has begun. II Corinthians 5:17 NLT. For over twenty years, I worked in higher education – advising, teaching … Continue reading
Forty days. Forty nights
For forty days and forty nights, Jesus ate nothing and became very hungry. Matthew 4: 2 NLT Jesus didn’t waste any time after leaving the wilderness. He selected twelve men as his disciples and begin to preach, teach and heal. … Continue reading