Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 25 Focus: For the semi-finalists and finalists in the Genesis Contest Scripture: Psalm 135:5-6 (ESV) — For I know that the Lord is great and that our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the Lord pleases, He does, in heaven and in earth, …
Accepting a Short Story Challenge
by Glynn Young Like most, if not all writers, I follow several writers who post and talk about the craft of writing. Like other writers, it’s helpful, encouraging, and instructive to see what others, Christian and non-Christian alike, are struggling with, learning, sharing, and figuring out. I published my last book in late 2024. What followed was a period of …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 24
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 24 Focus: For clarity of speech for those pitching projects to editors and agents at conference Scripture: Philippians 4:13 (NIV) — I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Prayer: Father, You are the Almighty Creator who has gifted us …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 23
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 23 Focus: For conferees to grasp what is taught and grow from it Scripture: James 1:5 (NIV) — If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. …
Copyright Protection and the Constitution
by Barbara M. Britton @BarbaraMBritton America celebrated her 250th birthday, and the Constitution was the topic of conversation. The document that formed our government and protected rights gave a nod to artists. Were you aware that our Founding Fathers cared about your writing? In Article I, Section 8, Clause 8, we are told that Congress shall have power to: promote the …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 22
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 22 Focus: For those who entered the contests and didn’t final Scripture: Psalm 66:19-20 (NIV) — but God has surely listened and has heard my prayer. Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me! Prayer: …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 21
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 21 Focus: For Conference Veterans Scripture: Proverbs 27:17 (ESV) — Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. Prayer: Dear Lord, How wonderful is Your guidance in helping writers attend this conference in person each year. Much of an author’s time is spent …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 20
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 20 Focus: For all attending to rest in God’s timing for their lives Scripture: Psalm 37:4-5 (ESV) — Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and …
Countdown
By Mitchell S. Karnes They say, “Time flies when you’re having fun.” If that is true, I’m ecstatic. Book one of my Abbey Rhodes Mystery series, Water Grave, was released on January 29, 2025. One month ago, book four, Countdown, came out, and now I find myself in the depths of book five, which is currently titled Closure. It has …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 19
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 19 Focus: For the finalists in the Carol Awards Scripture: Psalm 31:14 (NLT) — But I am trusting you, O LORD, saying, “You are my God!” Prayer: Father God, we come to you asking for your peace to surround the Finalists for the …