Freedom – a lifestyle I’ve always wanted to truly embrace and live, but for years, I suffered from severe anxiety. I had seen God do amazing things in my life, yet when trouble would strike, I’d suddenly find myself in … Read the rest
The Importance of Community for Writers
Life is unpredictable. A giant understatement, right? Life and reality come at us in various ways. The current can be quick and strong, and the tides can be ferocious. All of a sudden, it’s back to steady and unsurprising. Our … Read the rest
In Pieces
It was a soul destroying, murder most foul,
It was a mystery.
How could he get away with it?
Bit by bit,
Pieces were taken away,
Till, but a few remained.
But that was all she needed.
A starting point,… Read the rest
A New Creation
Now, if anyone is enfolded into Christ, he has become an entirely new creation. All that is related to the old order has vanished. Behold, everything is fresh and new.
2 Corinthians 5:17 TPT
I love this Bible verse, especially … Read the rest
Guest Post: 5 Things That Happened When I Started Writing 5,000 Words a Week
Ten years ago, my high school placed me in the wrong elective class. Instead of one of the ‘cool’ classes like graphic design or team sports, I ended up in creative writing. I walked into the lamp filled room at … Read the rest
Guest Post: Being Made New
Throughout the decades, I have on too many occasions been overwhelmed by the desire to either start new or to be made new. This desire may appear as a noble cause. Starting fresh is certainly a wonderful notion, the proverbial … Read the rest
He Gives New Life
I am consistently floored by stories of people’s first encounters with the Gospel and how transformative it can be for a hungry heart. I recently found one of these stories in scripture, Acts 8 to be specific, and I thought … Read the rest
Made New in my Definition of Success
“Do me a favor, don’t tell anybody about this.” The man, who just experienced something miraculous, was told not to tell a soul. I imagine him looking puzzled as the healer continued, “Don’t give me a shout out on twitter. … Read the rest
His Love Makes All Things New
It’s a new year filled with new opportunities, new plans, and new promises. Maybe you’re going into this year excited. Maybe 2018 was great, and you’re looking forward to what God has in store for the new year. Maybe it … Read the rest
Q&A with Amber Olafsson
Happy New Year writers and readers! Welcome to the first #writerswednesday of 2019, and a very special one at that. Today, we have the privilege of sharing with you some words from UNITED HOUSE founder, Amber Olafsson.
As a publisher … Read the rest