By Dr. Chrissy Whiting-Madison @joyfulgurly There are days when you feel divinely inspired and write for hours on end, feeling like the Spirit of God Itself is flowing through your keystrokes. There are days when you have the most unimaginable writers’ block, when you spend days, weeks, or even months…

By Candyce Carden @CandyceDeal I studied the cover of the slim book in my hand: Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art. I was intrigued.  Not only by the title but also by the striking design. Likewise, the author. I knew Madeleine L’Engle from her Newberry Medal-winning A Wrinkle in…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Story Payoff is not a writer gripping the handle of a slot machine and hoping the reader gets it. That friends, would be a gamble. Who wants to risk their story, a work of the heart that has taken weeks, months, or years to create? The…

by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted There is something to be said about what we think about ourselves, not only as individuals but also as friends, family members, and writers. Integrity is a vital part of our individualism, and it’s a necessity in our career as a writer. Unfortunately, our industry is…

by: Shannon Redmon @shannon_redmon As a published author, I love to talk to readers. They always have such great questions and often want to know how long it takes to write a book or how many words we write in a day. They seem surprised when I tell them I…

By Theresa Parker Pierce @rowanhistory Worship. One of my biggest surprises was when I went to Ridgecrest in person. They have wonderful worship leaders, messages and inspirational speakers. Some are funny. Others get you to think. All are worth your time. Don’t miss a thing. Eat delicious food with an…