by Ane Mulligan  @AneMulligan When I first tried my hand at writing a novel, I wrote a happy story where everyone was nice. There wasn't any conflict and very little tension. I had a lot to learn. I read articles and blog posts by seasoned authors, who said every story…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills What is the difference between a career and ministry? A career focuses on earning a source of income, obtaining the skills to perform the task, life interests, goals, and professional growth. Ministry is dedicating a person’s life to serving God, sharing the Gospel with others, witnessing…

by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted Rather than writing this blog post more formally—the "do this, do that, avoid this" way. I wanted to get down to the transparency of writing. It's a new year, and hopefully, we are all geared up and ready to roll. The expectation is that we have…

by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZineColeman Today’s reader is not your mother’s reader. If a devotional seems to go on forever, chances are they will never finish it. If they can’t easily see you heading somewhere, readers quickly lose interest. They want to know: what is in this for me? How…

By Tammy Karasek @tickledpinktam Writers posting our holiday graphics consistently see our social media rolling with beautiful Christmas cookies and baked goods. The grocery store shelves are also loaded with supplies as well. The colors and creativity are mesmerizing. The choices abound. As a classically trained cook, the joy I…

by Lynn H. Blackburn @LynnHBlackburn Advent is the season of preparation for and anticipation of the coming of Christ. Depending on your faith tradition, you may have grown up observing this season with candles, specific liturgies, particular colors, and themes for each of the four Sundays prior to Christmas Day. While…