Day 14–For worship pleasing to God 2 Cor. 5:9-Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. Gracious Lord, we ask that you bless this writer’s conference and those who attend. May our ambition be not to exalt ourselves and our works, but to glorify You. We lift up prayers for the …
World’s Largest Booksigning?!?!
Do you love Christian fiction? Then come to the ACFW booksigning on September 22nd from 1:30-2:30 at the Dallas Addison Quorum Marriott, 14901 Dallas Parkway, Dallas. Click on the picture below to see the flier. Hope you can join us!
Conference Tips: Snippets from Ane Mulligan
Wear comfortable shoes. Now if you’re a shoe freak like me, you’llcarry a spare pair in your tote bag. :o) Dress in layers. Air conditioning may get the room too cool for you,so have a light sweater or a long sleeved shirt to slip on. And on theother hand, if you’re prone to power surges, have a tank top for …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 15
Day 15–Bookstore workers I Thess. 1:2-3–We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers. Father God, we’re amazed at the depth of caring we see demonstrated in the lives of ACFW members, and especially the volunteers who expect and demand nothing, not even gratitude. Please bless the diligent, tireless bookstore workers who …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 16
Day 16–For the finalists in the Genesis contestPsa. 135:5-6–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. Lord, we thank You for ACFW and for all the writing lessons we’ve learned through the generous teaching …
Forty Days of Prayer — Day 17
Day 17–Clarity of speech for those who are pitching projects to editors andagents Phil. 4:13–I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Heavenly Father, You know how we feel as we wait our turns outside those conference room doors and we run our pitches through our minds one last time. Thank You for being present with us, and …
Forty Days of Prayer — Day 18
Day 18–For conferees to grasp what is taught and to grow from it Prov. 1:5–A wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man ofunderstanding will acquire wise counsel. Lord, we approach an opportunity you’ve placed in our lives, this year’sACFW conference. We are awed at the work you choose to do through us, whilewe attempt to imitate …
Conference Tips-alaplooza
It’s September 1st. Yikes! For those of us going to conference, that means we’ll gather in Dallas in 19 days. For those of us who aren’t going, please continue to pray for the conference. And watch the blog for updates during the conference. This month, we will continue to post the conference countdown prayers on this blog. But we will …
Forty Days of Prayer — Day 19
Day 19–Those attending as they get into final preparations James 1:5–But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives toall generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. Father, we come to you today in confidence knowing that you’re a generous God who delights in answering our requests. Today, conference is in …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 20
Day 20–Conference veterans Eph. 6:8–With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints.Father God, We lift up the conference veterans to you. We pray they would leave the conference with more than they expected. We pray you meet them …