By DiAnn Mills Foreshadowing is an ingenious literary tool that indicates something will happen in the story. It hints or suggests what is to come and becomes a promise to the reader, a promise that must be kept. Like a road sign that shows what is ahead, foreshadowing signals tension and suspense while alluding to fear, threat, humor, tragedy, or …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 4
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 4 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: Wisdom in decision-making for the Executive Board Scripture: Romans 15:5–Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus. Prayer: Lord, …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 5
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 5 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: For Travel Safety Scripture: Psalm 121:3b-4–He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Prayer: Lord, as conference attendees, staff, and industry professionals head to New Orleans …
ACFW New Releases: September 2024
September 2024 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary General: Kristen by Dawn M Klinge — In this heartwarming tale, discover the extraordinary potential that lies within embracing the present and opening one’s heart to the unanticipated blessings of life’s sweetest surprises.(Contemporary Romance, Independently Published) Contemporary Romance: Escape to Whispering …
ACFW Conference Prayer, Day 6
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 6 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: For Worship pleasing to God Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9 – Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. Prayer: Heavenly Father, let us delight ourselves in …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 7
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 7 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: Good health for all attending conference Scripture: Psalm 139:14a–I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Prayer: Lord, we thank You for the opportunity these people have of teaching others …
Why Writing Matters
by Jenny Erlingsson Focusing on writing during stressful seasons sometimes seem like the last thing we should do. My family recently made a huge move from Iceland to the states for a season, and it has been a whirlwind these past few months. Even with the recent book launch of Her Part to Play and lots of book ideas brewing, …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 8
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 8 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: For Volunteers at the Conference Scripture: Romans 6:13b–Present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. Prayer: Father God, we thank You for the chance …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 9
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 9 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: For a smooth conference registration on-site Scripture: Romans 8:28–And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 10
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 10 (counting down to Day 1): Topic: For Casey Miller as he finalizes appointments Scripture: Hebrews 4:16– Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (KJV) Prayer: …