by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZineColeman Do you ever feel inadequate as a writer? Wonder if God can ever accomplish anything of eternal value through your work? Many of us are plagued by doubts in our skills as success alludes us. And we wonder: what sets the successful writers apart from…

by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZineColeman You know the difference between an effective preacher who tests your patience every time he takes the pulpit. Now hopefully both preachers are preaching the Word of God. Both of them have spent considerable time and prayer on a passage. God promises that His Word…

by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman When you felt God was calling you to write, you probably were invigorated. You were excited to be hearing specific direction from Him. You felt great purpose as you began the journey to publication. But then…silence. We’ve all been there…even the most seasoned and successful…

by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman From the outside, my friend Peter seemed to have it all together. He was a bright, gifted young man, who became a Christian during his college years. Immediately he began to study and grow, soon discovering he had an incredible gift for teaching. After graduation,…

by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.  Romans 12:2 NASB In the fall I was student…

by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman This week, we woke to a strange sound on our roof: the pounding of intense rain. It’s been one of the driest summers we have ever experienced in Maryland, and a soaking rain has been rare. So we rejoiced at the much needed relief. Steve…