Day 31 Editors at the conference Psalm 141:2–May my prayer be counted as incense before You; the lifting of my hands as the evening offering. Most gracious heavenly father, I lift up each editor who will be attending the ACFW conference. I pray you will prepare their way to Dallas in September. Open the doors and provide everything they need …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 32
Day 32 Brandilyn Collins as she emcees Psalm 66:16–Come and hear, all who fear God, And I will tell of what He has done for my soul. Dear Father, we hold Brandilyn Collins up to You. We ask that You would give her peace, health, and strength as she prepares to emcee the ACFW conference. May her words bring You …
Redefining Success at the ACFW Conference
by Beth K. Vogt A writing friend of mine is attending the ACFW conference for the first time this year. She is excited… and nervous. Right now, “nervous” rules the roller coaster ride of her emotions. The biggest virtual hill she’s facing? The 15-minute appointments with editors and agents. Writers alternately covet these appointments – the whole “Please, oh please, …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 33
Day 33 Finances for those attending Psalm 121:2–My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Our wonderful Lord, we thank You for Your daily provisions and for the many ways You meet our every need and often our deepest wants. Lord, many are longing to attend this year’s conference but lack the proper financing to make it …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 34
Day 34 Those teaching workshops Proverbs 8:1–Does not wisdom call, and understanding lift up her voice? Heavenly Father, Thank you for the men and women who will be sharing their wisdom through workshops at the conference. We pray even now as they prepare that You would guide them in what they will teach. We pray their time of study draws …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 35
Day 35 The praise band as they practice and lead worship Verse: Psalm 150:6–Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Father God, we lift up each member of the praise team to You this day. From the musicians to the singers to the sound technicians, fill each one with Your love and presence. Strengthen each person, …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 36
Day 36 Those teaching continuing education Psalm 28:7a–The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Dear Jesus, You have chosen the teachers for the continuing education classes carefully. Thank you for their willingness to teach. Thank you for the time they will spend in preparation. Make their paths straight in that …
Here Be Dragons – Part 1
By Lynette Sowell Twelve years ago, on August 16, 2000, ACFW launched its first e-zine, with seven columns. Back then, I was honored to have a tiny column called Dragonslayers. I was unpublished at the time and I wasn’t sure what I could contribute except my willingness to encourage. ACFW, here be dragons along our writer’s walk. Twelve years later, …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 37
Day 37 ACFW members unable to attend conference Jeremiah 29:11–For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Lord Jesus, many ACFW members are eager to attend the conference but cannot do so for various reasons. Some may be short of …
Historical Markers
By Donna Schlachter There we were, hurtling down the road at about seventy-five miles an hour at ten o’clock at night, when I uttered those words my husband has come to dread: “Oh, look, a historical marker one mile ahead on the right.” He sighed and nodded. We paced off the mile and watched for the next sign. He slowed …