The weekend of September 17 and 18, I attended the North Texas Christian Writers Conference in Keller, Texas. This conference is unique because of its lack of agents and editors. There is no pressure to pitch, compete, impress or any number of other ways to embarrass oneself. It is a …
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Continue the Journey
Life is a journey. Our Christian walk is a journey. But it’s not a straight line path from earth to heaven. God’s plan for our lives can have many stops and turns. The popular term among some Christians is “seasons in our lives.” I am certain He has a path …
The Dream to Write
I read on a writers email loop that one of the members was giving up writing because she felt unable to create or produce anything that anyone else would want to read or publish. It’s sad to see someone give up on their dream. If our Father has called us …
The Discipline of Writing
One day, I was discussing with my mentor how difficult it is to find the time to write. I work another job full time. I have family and church obligations. There are only so many hours in a day. Okay, I was whining and complaining and she, bless her heart, …
Why Do I Write
This is a question I’m sure every aspiring and even successful writer has asked. What makes me sit with paper and pen or sit at a computer and put words down? It can be a lonely, frustrating occupation; an occupation without reward; an occupation where you put yourself out there …