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Signs of the Times: Trusting God’s Guidance Through Life’s Journey
What was Jesus saying when he referred to the Pharisees’ ability to predict the weather?
Reaching the Right Readers
When talented people write well, it is generally for this reason: They’re moved by a desire to touch the audience.
Momentum: Moving Forward with God’s Strength
Why should Jesus’ story about the judge who didn’t care about the people be an encouragement to keep praying, never giving up on God?
Choosing Purpose Over Popularity
How we face our experiences determines who we are. And there is simply no greater purpose for telling our stories.
The Heart of Communication
What is the most crucial aspect of sharing the truth? We speak the truth in love so you will grow up to be more like Christ in every way, for he is the head of our…
Yesterday—a Sad Day
Well … sort of. Wednesday marked the end of an era: forty-four weekdays of radiation treatment for prostate cancer. That’s right—my final zap.
Writing with Energy
Writing with Energy So long as you invest energy in anything, there will be a training effect.
Motivation That Matters: The Driving Forces
How important is doing the work God has called us to do? We are God’s creative masterpiece, brought to life in Jesus Christ so we can do the great work he designed for…
The Writer’s Voice
Your style is your voice, and your voice will create an intimacy with your reader that is profound. — Joe Vitale For aspiring writers, communication is everything.
Tried and True: Learning to Rely on God
When do we most need to trust the Lord? [Lord,] those who really know you will trust you completely, for you faithfully stand with those who depend on you.
Motivation to Write: A Faith-Based Guide for Aspiring Authors
What do you care about? What gets your blood boiling? What makes you roar with laughter? What human suffering have you seen that makes you wince in sympathetic pain?
Satisfaction: The Tension Between Contentment and Desire
What does it mean to “stir up God’s gift”? How do we do that? Don’t be lazy or casual about your service, but diligently seek to please the Lord.