by Katy Kauffman @KatyKauffman28 I wanted to see what they would say. In the small groups I’ve been a part of, I wanted to hear how the group members would discuss the topics and verses in the Bible studies we were using. Sharing our stories and insights gave us a…

by Edie Melson @EdieMelson Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, certain that God is appealing through us. 2 Corinthians 5:20 I’m constantly amazed at how God chooses to use me in the work He’s doing in this world. It’s humbling and terrifying at the same time. I’ve been looking at…

by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea “You’re going to cover that, right?” Standard microwave-operating question. It’s actually more command than question. And I don’t think the answer should ever be “no.” Especially if it’s a lasagna reheat. Heating uncovered lasagna in the microwave leaves a tiny-little murder scene. Still, through the years—more than…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Phobias are an abnormal or irrational fear that a writer can use to enhance characterization and add conflict to plot. The fear is linked to something that results from a negative experience, shoving the character into obsessive behavior resulting in dread, horror, or sheer terror. To…

Tonight is Awards Night! The finalist have been chosen for the Selah and the Director's Choice Awards. Now it's time for the winners to be revealed. The winners of the Foundation Awards will also be revealed.   You can watch a live steam of the awards ceremony HERE.  Share the…

by Sandy Kirby Quandt @SandyKQuandt Tackling writing tasks can overwhelm. At least that’s been my experience. Instead of looking at writing as a process of many small steps, I have a tendency to look at it as one gargantuan task which needs completed. Write the book!  When I look at…