For today’s Writers Wednesday, we’re talking about the word “hope” and what that means for us as writers. For believers, hope is the confident expectation of God’s faithfulness to His promises. Hope is found in who God is: His goodness, … 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
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
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