The word slave has a negative connotation with it because it indicates a lack of freedom, an inability to move, to live life, or to walk with a unique identity. What exactly does it look like to be free? We … Read the rest
5 Game-Changing Podcasts for Writers
At UHP, we obviously love books. We also love music, and we’ve given you our recommendations for both of those. There’s another medium of storytelling we haven’t yet talked about on the blog, but one that we really … Read the rest
Writers Wednesday – Be You, Beloved
Excerpt from Be You, Beloved by Miranda Trudeau, Chapter 1: What they said
As children, our view of who we are is shaped by what those around us say. Those influential adults who’ve spoken about life, those mean kids at … Read the rest
My Hiding Place
With big families come big trials. Growing up, it seemed that every day we had a problem, mostly with our finances. Whether it was the rent due, the car’s broken windshield wipers, or lacking our next day’s breakfast, we were … Read the rest
Hope for Writers
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