By Alycia Morales @AlyciaMorales If I'm going to be a writer, there are a few disciplines I'm going to have find within myself. They are vital to my writing career. Without them, I probably won't ever see my work in print. Not because my writing isn't good, but because I…

By Raewyn Elsegood As Christian writers, we often take our calling so seriously that we forget one of God's greatest gifts—laughter. While our mission is meaningful, God invites us to find joy in the creative process. The age-old wisdom that "laughter is the best medicine" finds its roots in Scripture…

by Blythe Daniel @ByltheDaniel There’s a saying that I learned from a pastor friend at our church: “We don’t fight with fists, but with words.” The phrase is to show children that we fight on our knees in prayer. As writers, sometimes it can feel like we fight with words,…

By Julie Lavender @JLavenderWrites  It never fails. Every time we take our kindergarten grandson to a park, Benaiah’s first encounter with his “new best friend” begins with “Wanna play tag?” If new-best-friend responds yes or even dips his or her head slightly in a nod, Benaiah snaps his hand in…

by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea I need a day-over. I mean a do-over. A day-do-over. Yes, that’s it. Last week I had a day that fell smack-dab into the dreaded category of “one of those.” You’ve had them, right? Like when you wake up late, and after already having a rough start,…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Purposeful writers refuse to consider if or when they will succeed. They are writers who accept their calling and understand the value of persistence and hard work. How can we clothe ourselves as purposeful? Is it an innate trait or one we must study and master?…