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 Verse: 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 it most. …
2025 Conference Prayer, Day 31 – For the Families we Leave at Home
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 Verse: 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: Heavenly Father, we lift up those we leave …
What’s in a Name?
by Deborah Raney There are many different ways authors come up with names for their characters and even more stories surrounding character names. Here are just a few of my stories. I wanted 12 kids and had a list of 24 names for boys and girls long before my first baby was born. Some of those names that I didn’t …
2025 Conference Prayer, Day 30 – Weep for those who Weep
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 Verse: Romans 12:15b (ESV)– . . . and weep with those who weep Prayer: Dear Lord, We praise You for Your unconditional love, grace, and mercy. Thank you for being an infinite source of …
Building Meaningful Connections as an Introvert
By Elle E. Kay With conference time approaching, if you’re attending, it’s time to think about the relationships we’ll begin while we’re there. If you’re not able to make it this year, there may still be a nugget or two that will resonate with you. If you’re an introvert like me, you may get overwhelmed by the thought of interacting …
2025 Conference Prayer, Day 29: Rejoice with those who Rejoice
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 29 Focus: That we rejoice with those who rejoice Verse: Romans 12:15a (ESV)–Rejoice with those who rejoice . . . Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for being the original Creator and giving us each means to create for Your glory. May we always remember …
2025 Conference Prayer, Day 28 – For Hotel Staff
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 28 Focus: For the Hotel Staff Verse: Colossians 3:23 (NLT)–Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Prayer: Lord, please be with the staff who will be working during the conference. Help them …
2025 Conference Prayer, Day 27: For Pam Hillman, Conference Treasurer
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 27 Focus: For Pam Hillman, Conference Treasurer Verse: Psalm 66:1-2 (NASB)–Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. Prayer: Heavenly Father, we come to you in gratitude and awe. You have given each and …
Montana Magic
by Roxanne D. Hicks My memories of herding sheep for my grandfather, a Sioux Indian, during my childhood summers remain sweet and precious to me. My grandparents lived in the northeastern-most corner of Montana, nestled next to the borders of both Canada and North Dakota. Grandpa owned a flock of three thousand sheep, one of the largest in that area …
2025 ACFW Conference Prayer, Day 26 – for Robin Miller
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 26 Focus: For Robin Miller – Conference Director Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV)–Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. Prayer: Father, we thank you …