Day 17–Clarity of speech for those who are pitching projects to editors andagents Phil. 4:13–I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Heavenly Father, You know how we feel as we wait our turns outside those conference room doors and we run our pitches through our minds one last time. Thank You for being present with us, and …
Forty Days of Prayer — Day 18
Day 18–For conferees to grasp what is taught and to grow from it Prov. 1:5–A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man ofunderstanding will acquire wise counsel. Lord, we approach an opportunity you’ve placed in our lives, this year’sACFW conference. We are awed at the work you choose to do through us, whilewe attempt to imitate …
Conference Tips-alaplooza
It’s September 1st. Yikes! For those of us going to conference, that means we’ll gather in Dallas in 19 days. For those of us who aren’t going, please continue to pray for the conference. And watch the blog for updates during the conference. This month, we will continue to post the conference countdown prayers on this blog. But we will …
Forty Days of Prayer — Day 19
Day 19–Those attending as they get into final preparations James 1:5–But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives toall generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. Father, we come to you today in confidence knowing that you’re a generous God who delights in answering our requests. Today, conference is in …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 20
Day 20–Conference veterans Eph. 6:8–With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints.Father God, We lift up the conference veterans to you. We pray they would leave the conference with more than they expected. We pray you meet them …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 22
Day 22–Those in the Book of the Year contest Psa. 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 God, I confess that it is often difficult to not compare—my writing career to how someone else’s has developed, my books to how someone else’s has been …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 23
Day 23–Volunteer workers Rom. 6:13b–Present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for filling the hearts of the volunteer workers with the spirit of servitude. As they honor and serve you, give them the strength to assist ACFW participants, teachers, and staff. Help them …
Interview with James Scott Bell
Brandilyn Collins took a moment to interview James Scott Bell. This article first ran in Afictionado. Enjoy! In deference to our upcoming conference, in which James Scott Bell will serve as keynoter, I was asked to run the man down (no, not literally) and ask him a few questions. The idea was to let you all know a bit more …
Day 24–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 that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.Dearest Heavenly Father, Conference …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 25
Day 25–For technology at the conference to work I Cor. 14:33a–For God is not a God of confusion. Lord, You are not a God of disorder or confusion. You bring order from chaos, and light from darkness. In this age we depend so much on technology; our computers, laptops, projectors, DVDs, microphones, mp3’s, sound systems, lights, etc. Father, we ask …