Day 18 For conferees to grasp what is taught and grow from it Verse: James 1:5–But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. Heavenly Father, we seek your guidance and wisdom as we embark on our journey to learn more about …
Elevating Your Elevator Pitch
by Janice Hanna Thompson You’re wrapping up the best book you’ve ever written. It’s all you can think about. You can’t wait to go to that next conference to meet with an editor or agent. However, you realize that your face time will be brief. How will you pitch your novel in a way that will garner the attention it …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 19
Day 19 For those attending as they get into final preparations Psalm 66:19-20–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. Dear Lord, writers from all over the country and even places outside the United States are making final …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 20
Day 20 Topic: Conference veterans Verse: Psalm 18:2–The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge . . . Lord Jesus, many of Your bond servants are preparing again to assemble with others who seek to serve You with their pen. There these conference veterans will be called upon …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 21
Day 21 For all attending to rest in God’s timing for their lives Psalms 37: 4-5 . . . 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. Dear Lord, Please be with each and every person at the …
Five Conference Tips from a Veteran Attendee
by Vickie McDonough After waiting all year for the ACFW conference to roll around again, it’s hard to believe that it is now only weeks away. The highlight of my year is attending the ACFW conference each September. I know I will learn more about the writing craft, but I also get to see the friends I’ve made over the …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 22
Day 22 Finalists in the Carol Awards Psalm 31:14-15a–But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord, I say, You are my God. My times are in Your hand. Father God, we thank you that our times are in your hands. In your wisdom you have times for us to win awards and contracts and new jobs, and you …
40 Days of Prayer: Day 23
Day 23 The volunteer workers Romans 6:13b–Present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. Father, we lift our voice to you in praise today. We thank you for the men and women who have volunteered their time and resources to bless us. Thank you for giving them a heart …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 24
For the technology to work Verse: I Corinthians 14:33a–For God is not a God of confusion. Lord God Almighty, even the most sophisticated piece of technology is a poor imitation of Your creative Power. But at the ACFW conference, our desire is to use it to give You glory–to amplify the sounds of worship, to aid and assist Your servants …
40 Days of Prayer – Day 25
Day 25 For all attending to have a servant’s heart toward those around them John 3:34-35–A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. Father, as we …