Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference (Day 14) Topic: For Pam Hillman, Conference Treasurer Scripture: Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious. ~ Psalm 66:1-2 Dear Lord, We pray and ask for wisdom for Pam Hillman as she deals with all the expenses surrounding the conference. Give …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Robin Miller, Conference Director (Day 15)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference (Day 15). Topic: For Robin Miller, Conference Director Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. ~ 1 Corinthians 15:58 Heavenly Father, as we draw close …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Genesis Contest Semi-Finalists and Finalists (Day 16)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For the Genesis Contest semi-finalists and finalists Scripture: For I know that the Lord is great and that our Lord is above all gods. Whatever the Lord pleases, He does, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps. ~ Psalm 135:5-6 Holy God, today as we …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For those pitching projects (Day 17)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s Conference (Day 17). Topic: For Clarity of Speech for Those Pitching Projects Scripture: I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. ~ Philippians 4: 13 Dearest Lord and Friend Jesus, Today we raise up all those who will pitch projects at this year’s conference. Help them, Lord, to have clarity …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For those teaching workshops (Day 18)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s Conference (Day 18). Topic: For those teaching workshops Scripture: Does not wisdom call, and understanding lift up her voice? ~Proverbs 8:1 Lord, it can be challenging to offer instruction and receive feedback, especially in the area of life we do cherish— writing. So we ask, Holy Father, that all the attendees and …
ACFW Conference Prayer: For Mentor and Specialty Appointments (Day 19)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference (Day 19). Topic: For mentor and specialty appointments Scripture: But certainly God has heard; He has given heed to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer Nor His lovingkindness from me. ~Psalm 66:19-20 Father God: Hear our prayers for those who have gathered …
ACFW Conference Prayer – for Conference Veterans (Day 20)
Join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s Conference. Topic: For conference veterans Scripture: The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge . . . ~ Psalm 18:2 Lord, we pray for the veteran conferees. Refresh us as we meet with old friends and acquaintances, bless our pitches, and send …
Martha and Martha: A Lesson in Learning and Writing
By Kathleen Y’Barbo @KathleenYBarbo We all know about Martha from the Bible. Biblical Martha was the Martha Stewart of her day, bustling around showing Jesus her devotion to Him with hospitality without any help from her sister Mary. From this story, we learn that sitting at the feet of Jesus—literally for these biblical sisters and figuratively for us in modern …
ACFW Conference Prayer – To Rest in God’s Timing (Day 21)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference Topic: For those attending to rest in God’s timing for their lives. Scripture: Delight yourself in the Lord; and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He will do it. ~ Psalm 37:4-5 Dear Lord, You are the …
ACFW Conference Prayer – Carol Award Semi-Finalists and Finalists (Day 22)
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For the Carol Award Semi-Finalists and Finalists But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord, I say, You are my God. My times are in Your hand. ~ Psalm 31:14-15a Father, The semi-finalists and soon-t0-be-announced finalists in the Carol Awards have taken Your words and wrapped them …