Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 35 Focus: For Worship Pleasing to God Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:9 (ESV)– So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. Prayer: Holy Father – Conference is such a whirlwind. Our days are filled with appointments, …
The New Ending Interruption
by Janice Haburn Shober How would you write a new ending to your book? This question arrived in my inbox when an editor said, “I don’t like your ending. Change it.” Certain scenes are crucial to a book, and the ending is one of them. I can recall endings to many of the multitudes of books I’ve read, even if …
2025 ACFW Conference Prayer, Day 34: Good Health for Attendees
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 34 Focus: Good health for all attending the conference Verse: 3 John 1:2 (ESV) – Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. Prayer: Father, We …
2025 Conference Prayer, Day 33 – For Smooth Conference Registration
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 33 Focus: For a Smooth Conference Registration Verse: Romans 8:28 (NASB) —And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Prayer: Dear Lord, We thank …
2025 Conference Prayer, Day 32 – for Casey Miller
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 …
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 …