by Julie Zine Coleman @JulieZColeman Getting old stinks. Nearing the end of his life, my ninety-one year old father-in-law took a fall and landed in the hospital. That meant medical tests, shots, and other intrusive treatments. He was miserable. He just wanted to go home and be left in peace.…

Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites Do you feel forgotten?  You work so hard on a project out of obedience to God and nothing happens? I did, to the point of despair. I beseeched God, “Help me not to be jealous or feel left out when my  friends win an award and my…

by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea I’ve always thought playing Tetris makes a person a better dishwasher loader. Tetris and probably Jenga. I really should’ve played more games. I’m hoping at least Wordle has upped my dish-loading game. Figuring out how to fit that giant spatula in without giving up prime, top-rack coffee…

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Starting 2026 with expectations says THIS IS THE 50TH YEAR THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS CHRISTIAN WRITERS CONFERENCE has served writers. The blessings of God have helped the thousands who have gained writerly confidence, growth, and the meaning of God in our lives. What an incredible birthday…

by Blythe Daniel @BlytheDaniel Over the years I’ve gone to a fair share of conferences. Church conferences, writers conferences, creatives’ conferences. Many of them have had some type of message about “focus on your why.” I understand that this is a popular thing to do – to have people look…

By Julie Lavender @JLavenderWrites  I’ve heard the terms “plotter” and “pantser” in relation to fiction writing, but I wondered if the concepts held the same meaning for non-fiction writers. If you’re unfamiliar with these terms, here’s a brief explanation. Plotter A writer who outlines their plot before writing. The outline…