Here are a couple of proverbs I believe apply to all of us, but especially those of us who are pursuing the dream of being writers. Proverbs 3:12 (NLT) For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights. We are writing for the Lord …
If you’ve been around me very long—say more than ten minutes—you know I have this tendency to be somewhat organized. More accurately, I tend to be super-organized. At times, it seems like I’ve added an eleventh commandment: Thou shalt be organized. I’ve written blogs and taught classes on managing our …
As the Lord leads, periodically I’ll be sharing what he’s spoken to me about writing and life. They won’t all be from the Book of Proverbs. I’ve found his inspiration and encouragement and direction throughout the Bible. The first one I want to share is: Write at his direction and …
The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense. Proverbs 27:9 NLT To me, heartfelt counsel is wise, direct, and given with the intention of helping, not hurting or manipulating. It is spoken from the heart, from love, and in truth. Sometimes, the counsel is the …
No matter our line of work or ministry, we’ve all been criticized and received feedback. Sometimes it’s an annual employment evaluation. Sometimes, we’re criticized for something we did or didn’t do, either on the job or in our church or around the house. We’re human and we’re going to mess …
If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will turn your back on knowledge. Proverbs 19:27 NLT So you want to be a writer? For many with the dream of being writers, the thought seems to be I can just sit down and start stringing words together. How hard …
