Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: Paid Critiquers as they work on submissions Scripture: Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word. ~2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Father God, thank …
ACFW Conference Prayer – Day 30
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For the Agents at the conference Scripture: Let me hear Your loving kindness in the morning: for I trust in You. ~Psalm 143:8a Our Lord and Savior, generous agents will arrive in St. Louis and dedicate hours to hear pitches from aspiring authors. We pray for our agents as …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 31
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For editors at the conference Scripture: Psalm 141:2–May my prayer be counted as incense before You; the lifting of my hands as the evening offering. Father God, We lift our hearts and hands in prayer, knowing our prayers rise to you as incense, a beautiful aroma around your throne. As …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 32
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For Brandilyn Collins as she emcees Scripture: Psalm 66:16–Come and hear, all who fear God, And I will tell of what He has done for my soul. Heavenly Father, soon many will gather in St. Louis for the ACFW Conference. Both new and returning conferees will need direction and encouragement …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 34
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: for conferees to grasp what is taught and to grow from it. 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. ~ James 1:5 Dear Lord, We come to you today realizing …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 35
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: The praise band as they practice and lead worship. Scripture: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! ~ Psalm 150:6 Dear Father – You are El Shaddai – the God who sees! I pray You see our hearts when we praise You together this month. I …
40 Days of Conference Prayer – Day 37
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For those unable to attend conference Scripture: For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ~ Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) Heavenly Father, be with those who can’t attend the conference …
40 Days of Conference Prayer: Day 39
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Topic: For the audio/visual team Scripture: How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news. ~Isaiah 52:7 (NLT) Lord, please be with those serving on the audio/visual team, so setup and connections go smoothly. Let each session from Early Bird to the post-conference and everything in …
ACFW Conference Prayer: Day 40
Please join us in today’s prayer for ACFW’s conference. Day 40 topic: For God’s presence and blessing at conference Scripture: Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. ~Psalm 127:1 Father God, you are our great Almighty Father, and we thank you for …
2023 ACFW Lifetime Achievement Recipient James Scott Bell
For immediate release ACFW Announces 2023 Lifetime Achievement Recipient James Scott Bell Palm Bay, FL: The American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) is pleased to announce the recipient of their 2023 Lifetime Achievement honors—prolific author, fiction instructor, mentor, and industry observer James Scott Bell. When asked to list their go-to books on the craft of writing, many authors point to the …