Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 37 Focus: For wisdom in decision-making for the ACFW Executive Board Scripture: Romans 15:5 (NASB) — 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: Father God, …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 36
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 36 Focus: For ACFW members unable to attend conference Scripture: Psalm 138:8 (ESV) — The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for Your …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 35
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 35 Focus: For God’s blessings as connections and friendships form at conference Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9 (ESV) — So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. Prayer: Heavenly Father, As writers gather from near and …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 34
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 34 Focus: For good health for all attending the conference Scripture: Psalm 139:14a (ESV) —I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Prayer: Merciful God, You are the weaver of our …
When YA Isn’t Enough
By Daniel P. Warner The tone of the story has more of a YA feel than a book marketed to adults. I stared at the words in the rejection email, trying to make sense of them. Even at that early stage in my writing journey, I recognized how valuable it was to get feedback deeper than a form letter. But …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 33
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 33 Focus: For a smooth conference registration (packet pick-up) Scripture: Romans 8:28 (NASB) — 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. Prayer: Dear …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 32
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 32 Focus: For Casey Miller, as he finalizes appointments Scripture: Hebrews 4:16 (NLT) — So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 31
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 31 Focus: For the families we leave at home Scripture: Psalm 103:11 (ESV) — For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; Prayer: Father God, Thank you for the stories …
ACFW 2026 Conference Prayer: Day 30
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 30 Focus: That we mourn with those who mourn Scripture: Romans 12:15b (ESV) — . . . and weep with those who weep Prayer: Father, You have given us talents and called us to be your ambassadors. We thank you in advance for …
To The Ones Who Help Us Write
by Jeffrey Friedel @JeffersonRiede Later this month, writers will arrive at the ACFW conference carrying laptops, business cards, carefully rehearsed pitches, and enough nervous energy to power downtown Memphis. We come ready to talk about protagonists, platforms, proposals, and plot twists. But behind nearly every writer is someone who helped carry a load that never made it into the conference …