by Sarah Sundin @sarahsundin Today is the 80th anniversary of V-J Day, commemorating victory in Japan in World War II. At last, World War II had come to an end. Many rejoiced that the killing had stopped and peace would return. Many cried in relief that their loved ones would come home. Many mourned for those they had lost. For …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 19: For Carol Award Finalists
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 19 Focus: For the Finalists in the Carol Awards Scripture: Psalm 31:14 (NLT)–But I am trusting you, O LORD, saying, “You are my God!” Prayer: Lord, thank you for the Carol Awards and the opportunity to honor each other’s work. You care …
Something to Write About
by Suzanne Lee I was eight years old when I first put a poem on paper. I had sung and dreamed many before then, an unconscious imitator of Nash, Stephenson, and Walter de la Mare, of Shakespeare’s elegant conversational cadences, of the rich flavor of hymns and chants in Latin and English that had pervaded my childhood, and of the …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 18: For Conference Volunteers
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 18 Focus: For the Conference Volunteers Scripture: Psalm 28:7a (NIV)–The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and he helps me. Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, Your strength is infinite as You hold the ACFW Conference in Your …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 17: For a Servant’s Heart
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 17 Focus: For all attending to have a servant’s heart toward those around them Scripture: John 13:34-35 (NIV) — “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 16 – For Technology to Work
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 16 Focus: For Technology to Work Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33a (ESV)–For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. Prayer: Father God, we live in a world that runs on technology, which is both a blessing and a challenge. We …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 15 – For First-Time Attendees
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 15 Focus: For First-Time Attendees Scripture: Philippians 4:6 (NIV) —Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Prayer: Dear Lord, we ask a special prayer for those who are …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 14: For the Conference Staff
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 14 Focus: For the Conference Staff Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3 (NKJV): Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; Prayer: Heavenly Father, we …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 13: For the Genre Pizza Parties
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 13 Focus: For the genre Pizza Parties – may fellowship and friendship grow Scripture: Matthew 18:20 (ESV): For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. Prayer: Most Gracious Lord and Loving Father, we come praising …
ACFW 2025 Conference Prayer, Day 12: For Paid Critiquers
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 12 Focus: For paid critiquers as they work on submissions Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (NLT)– Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, comfort you …