Day 30–Agents at the conference Psa. 28:7a–The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Precious Lord Jesus, we pray for the agents who will attend our conference this year. Be their strength, Lord; their shield. And fill them with trust in You. Please bless them with abundant energy while they meet …
Robin Carroll’s ACFW Memories
Hi, y’all! I’ve talked about the amazing opportunities of ACFW Conference coming up in September in Dallas–the classes, presenters, apppointments, etc. Today, I thought I’d share some personal memories with you, so those who’ve never been can see a more intimate side to the conference. Here are but a couple. Nashville–“meeting” my CPs in person! Hugs galore! Meeting my mentor …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 31
Day 31–The editors at the conference Psa. 18:2–The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge. Dear Lord, We ask that you prepare the editors for their part in the ACFW conference. May You keep them in good health and see them safely to Dallas and then safely back …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 32
Day 32–For Brandilyn as she emcees Psa. 45:1–My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my verses to the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Heavenly Father, we ask that your wisdom guide Brandilyn’s words, your hand led her through each task, your power sustain her. And we ask that your grace cover her with …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 33
Day 33–Finances for those attending the conference Ps. 121:2–My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Lord, on this day, and as we march along on your appointed journey, please help us to understand that our task is to bear grace to those in critical need. As we bear your grace to those who intersect our lives, …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 34
Day 34–Those teaching elective classes Proverbs 8:1 “Does not wisdom call, and understanding lift up hervoice?”Dear Father, thank you for those you have gifted and chosen to teach the continuing classes. We are grateful for all the work they are doing to prepare for the conference. Please be with each of them as they work on their presentations. Help them …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 35
Day 35–For the worship times Ps. 150:6–Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Dear gracious Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of praise – praise for what You’re doing in our lives and what You will do in the future! We confidently believe that You have a plan for each of the …
It’s just around the corner! Can you hear it?
There’s a ground swell of excitement, rumbling across the country … The ACFW Conference is coming! September 20-23, 2007 in Dallas, TX, sponsored by the American Christian Fiction Writers, this premiere fiction conference brings together under one roof, one of the largest contingencies of editors and agents of any conference—all for fiction. This year there will be over 40 of …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 36
Day 36–Those teaching continuing classes I Cor. 15:58–Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.Abba Father, we thank you for the authors you’ve raised up to teach the continuing classes. Please grant them a double portion of wisdom in their teaching. In …
Forty Days of Prayer – Day 37
Day 37–ACFW members unable to attend the conference. Jer. 29:11–For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.Oh, dear Father in Heaven, sweet Lord Jesus, blessed Holy Spirit,Comforter, thank you for this reassurance to those whose hearts break because they cannot …