Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. The Carol Awards Psalm 31: 14-15A But as for me, I trust in you, O Lord, I say you are my God. My times are in your hand. Father, we thank you for each of those who entered the Carol Awards, we thank …
Forty Days of Prayer: Day Twenty Three
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. For all attending to have a servant’s heart toward those around them John 3:34-35–A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know …
Forty Days of Prayer: Day Twenty Four
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. The volunteer workers Romans 6:13b–Present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. Dear Heavenly Father, We ask that as we prepare for this conference, You bless those precious volunteers who have so …
Forty Days of Prayer: Day Twenty Five
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. For the technology at the conference to work: 1 Corinthians 14:33a: “For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.” Dear Heavenly Father, You, Lord, are the creator of everything, from the greatest star in the sky to the tiniest fish …
Forty Days of Prayer: Day Twenty Six
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. First-time attendees Philippians 4:6–Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Father, we bring all the first time conference attendees before You. Calm their hearts and soothe their worried thoughts. …
Forty Days of Prayer: Day Twenty Seven
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. The conference staff 1 Thessalonians 1:3a–Constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love . . . Dear Lord, We ask You to be with our Conference staff as they work to make this a wonderful conference for everyone. We …
That Inspirational-Writing Mirror: Shirley Kiger Connolly
I often wonder why Christians choose to write inspirational fiction books. Some might be sending a specific, heartfelt message. Some could be out there with that hope to eventually become wealthy. Some could be voracious readers, and hear themselves saying, “I can do that too.” What about those who simply need something to do as they sit in front of …
ACFW Volunteer Spotlight
I am thrilled to showcase Lena Nelson Dooley this week for our Volunteer Spotlight. She was the co- founder of DFW Ready Writers, a local chapter of ACFW. She has served in that chapter as secretary, vice-president and president. She has spoken at ACFW chapter meetings as well as mentoring fellow writers (won the Mentor of the Year in 2006). …
Forty Days of Prayer: Day Twenty Eight
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Spotlight Sessions Prov. 2:6–For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Father, dear Giver of all understanding, we praise You for Your generosity. You give us those qualified and willing to teach. In offering us their knowledge and wisdom, …
Forty Days of Prayer: Day Twenty Nine
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Paid critiquers as they work on submissions 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17–Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work …