Day 32–For Brandilyn as she emcees Psa. 45:1–My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my verses to the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Heavenly Father, we ask that your wisdom guide Brandilyn’s words, your hand led her through each task, your power sustain her. And we ask that your grace cover her with …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 33
Day 33–Finances for those attending the conference Ps. 121:2–My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Lord, on this day, and as we march along on your appointed journey, please help us to understand that our task is to bear grace to those in critical need. As we bear your grace to those who intersect our lives, …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 34
Day 34–Those teaching elective classes Proverbs 8:1 “Does not wisdom call, and understanding lift up hervoice?”Dear Father, thank you for those you have gifted and chosen to teach the continuing classes. We are grateful for all the work they are doing to prepare for the conference. Please be with each of them as they work on their presentations. Help them …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 35
Day 35–For the worship times Ps. 150:6–Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Dear gracious Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of praise – praise for what You’re doing in our lives and what You will do in the future! We confidently believe that You have a plan for each of the …
It’s just around the corner! Can you hear it?
There’s a ground swell of excitement, rumbling across the country … The ACFW Conference is coming! September 20-23, 2007 in Dallas, TX, sponsored by the American Christian Fiction Writers, this premiere fiction conference brings together under one roof, one of the largest contingencies of editors and agents of any conference—all for fiction. This year there will be over 40 of …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 36
Day 36–Those teaching continuing classes I Cor. 15:58–Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.Abba Father, we thank you for the authors you’ve raised up to teach the continuing classes. Please grant them a double portion of wisdom in their teaching. In …
Chocolate memories
Pictured below are some self-confessed ACFW chocoholics. Far left is Meredith Efken, the gal with the parrot slippers and stuffed doggie is Tiff Miller. Not sure who is hiding behind them. To Tiff’s right sitting behind everyone is Annette Irby, in front in the black and white shirt is Vicki Cato, and the tired looking blonde chick to the very …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 37
Day 37–ACFW members unable to attend the conference. Jer. 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.Oh, dear Father in Heaven, sweet Lord Jesus, blessed Holy Spirit,Comforter, thank you for this reassurance to those whose hearts break because they cannot …
ACFW Conference Memories
It seems like I just got back from Colorado’s conference and now ACFW’s is coming up fast. The picture is of Julie Dearyan getting autographs from Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck and Diann Hunt during the book signing at last year’s conference. This week I’ve been working on a narrative history of ACFW. It’s hard to believe the organization is already …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 38
Day 38–James Scott BellJer. 1:9–Then the Lord stretched out His hand and touched my mouth, and the Lord said to me, Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.I thank you, Father, according to Jeremiah 1:9, for touching the mouth of Mr. James Scott Bell. I thank you for putting your words in his mouth, Lord. And just as …